Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hit $1. 68 billion, becoming Universal’s top‑grossing film, and Charlize Theron used the occasion to raise over $1 million for her Africa Outreach Program to combat femicide in South Africa.
Christopher Nolan’s film "The Odyssey" reached $1.68 billion at the box office, making it Universal Pictures’ highest‑grossing movie ever, according to Variety. Oscar‑winner Charlize Theron said she felt “invited to the best party in town” while discussing the milestone.
Theron highlighted that the film’s success was a platform for her Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program (CTAOP). The program’s sixth annual block party on the Universal backlot raised more than $1 million. CTAOP, which will turn 20 next year, has served over 80 organizations, reached roughly 4.8 million youth and granted $16.5 million to grassroots groups.
During the event Theron warned that femicide in South Africa is “beyond brutal,” citing daily reports of young women’s bodies found in dumps. She urged greater financial support for organizations tackling gender‑based violence and emphasized the moral importance of protecting women’s lives.
The article provides limited detail beyond the fundraising amount and program statistics; further information about how the money will be allocated or its projected impact is not disclosed.