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Universal Box Office Demand

COMCAST CORP · 2026-10-22 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

Universal became the first studio in the year to exceed $5 billion at the global box office, according to management. The studio’s slate included The Odyssey, which management described as the highest-grossing film in Universal’s history. Separately, management reported that The Odyssey generated $1.8 billion worldwide, while Obsession set a box-office record for Focus Features and became the top-grossing original film of 2026. The results indicate strong demand for Universal’s theatrical slate and franchises.

Key facts

• The Odyssey generated $1.8 billion in worldwide box office and became Universal's biggest film ever; Obsession set a Focus Features box-office record and became 2026's top-grossing original film.
• Universal became the first studio in 2026 to surpass $5 billion at the global box office, led by a slate that included The Odyssey, the studio's highest-grossing film in its history.
• Comcast described The Odyssey as a global box-office success this year.