"The Odyssey" 2nd Weekend Box Office

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Market context

"The Odyssey" is scheduled for theatrical release on 19 July 2026, with its second weekend box office performance (24–26 July) forming the basis of this market. The film's domestic gross during those three days will determine settlement, using final figures from The Numbers rather than studio estimates. Current crowd probability sits at 1% YES, suggesting traders expect the film to underperform significantly in its second frame or that the specific bracket thresholds are set high enough to make resolution unlikely.

Second-weekend holds depend heavily on critical reception, audience word-of-mouth, and competition. Films releasing in mid-July typically face summer blockbuster saturation; a 1% probability implies either weak opening momentum or substantial new competition arriving during the 24–26 July window. Historical precedent shows that event films with strong opening weekends often retain 50–65% of their first-weekend gross in week two, whilst poorly-received releases can drop 60% or more. Without confirmed details on "The Odyssey's" genre, budget, or marketing spend, the low probability reflects uncertainty around both the film's appeal and the specific dollar thresholds embedded in the market's resolution brackets.

Traders should monitor early reviews following the 19 July release and track opening-weekend box office performance closely, as this directly influences second-weekend projections. Any major competing releases scheduled for 25–26 July could suppress "The Odyssey's" hold. The Numbers' reporting methodology—distinguishing between estimates and final figures—means settlement hinges on data availability; delays in final reporting could extend resolution beyond the 26 July deadline.

Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for "The Odyssey" 2nd Weekend Box Office. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

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