[Edaily Starin, Reporter YUN GI BACK ] The movie “The Odyssey” has surpassed 1 million viewers just four days after its release, leading the box office this summer.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 8th, “The Odyssey” surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers around 7:40 a.m. on the 8th. After holding the top spot at the overall box office for three consecutive days since its release, the film is continuing its box office momentum by rapidly crossing the 1 million milestone.
This pace is one day faster than that of director Christopher Nolan’s previous film, “Oppenheimer.” It has also reached the 1 million viewer mark earlier than the blockbuster “The Man Who Lives with the King,” which drew over 16 million viewers, further fueling expectations for its box office success.
High audience satisfaction is cited as a key factor behind its success. Since its release, *Odyssey* has generated strong word-of-mouth, recording a 97% CGV Egg Index and a 9.26 rating from actual viewers on Naver. With rave reviews such as “A film that shows why you should watch movies in theaters” and “It captures scale, entertainment, and meaning all at once,” it continues to hold the top spot in advance ticket sales.
This success holds significance beyond mere box office records. While audience reaction in the first week of release has often determined long-term success at the box office in recent years, *The Odyssey* has dominated audience reviews, advance ticket sales, and box office figures from the very start, demonstrating what is known as the “three pillars of box office success.”
In particular, with ongoing praise that the large-scale live-action filming using IMAX film cameras and director Christopher Nolan’s signature realistic style have maximized the theatrical viewing experience, the film is increasingly likely to establish itself as the leading title driving box office success during the summer peak season.
With “The Odyssey” having surpassed the 1 million viewer mark, all eyes are now on how far it will continue to break box office records, fueled by this positive word-of-mouth.