It's official: 'The Odyssey' is Korea's biggest foreign hit of the year

The box office race that had local film fans hooked through the month finally has a winner. Over the weekend, "The Odyssey" pulled ahead of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" to become the year's biggest foreign release in Korea, capping a monthlong duel between two Hollywood blockbusters that have put up massive numbers worldwide. Christopher Nolan's Homer adaptation had drawn 8.47 million admissions as of Sunday morning, nudging past the 8.45 million recorded by Marvel's superhero sequel, according t

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'The Odyssey' about?

'The Odyssey' is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem, directed by Christopher Nolan.

What film did 'The Odyssey' surpass in Korea?

'The Odyssey' surpassed 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to become the biggest foreign hit.

How many admissions did 'The Odyssey' achieve?

'The Odyssey' achieved approximately 8.47 million admissions in Korea.

Who directed 'The Odyssey'?

'The Odyssey' was directed by renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan.