JustWatch is sharing two new data stories today that together paint a remarkable picture of just how much anticipation has built around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey this summer.
First, our ranking of the films generating the most buzz among U.S. audiences this summer, based on real JustWatch user activity, puts The Odyssey firmly at number one. But the bigger story may be what our survey data reveals about the film’s cultural footprint.
The Odyssey opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, just two days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final — in one of the tournament’s host countries. When we asked JustWatch users what they’d do, the results were striking: 59% said they plan to watch both, and when forced to choose just one, 51% picked The Odyssey over the Final.
A few more highlights from both reports:
- The Odyssey Dominates Across the Board: Nolan’s epic sits at number one on the JustWatch summer ranking and holds its own against one of the biggest sporting events on the planet — a rare double that speaks to extraordinary audience intent.
- Watchlist Data Reveals a Hidden Frontrunner: While The Odyssey tops the overall ranking, Disclosure Day claims the number one spot for watchlist additions, suggesting Spielberg’s alien disclosure thriller may be the film audiences are most actively planning to see.
- A Foreign Language Film Breaks Into the Top 3: South Korean film Colony cracking the top three is one of the summer’s biggest stories, reflecting a growing appreciation among American audiences for non-English language cinema.
- Superheroes Still Sell: Spider-Man: Brand New Day lands at number two, the only superhero title in the top ten, making its placement all the more striking.
