Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" has had a significant opening weekend, with reports of its global box office debut ranging from $257 million to $264.1 million, which would be a record for the filmmaker. The film's opening has been described as one of the biggest of the year, with some outlets reporting it as the third-biggest debut. The film's success comes after attempts to boycott it, and Nolan has discussed the challenges of creating the film.