Following his Oscar-winning masterpiece Oppenheimer (2024), which swept multiple categories at the 96th Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Lead Actor, Christopher Nolan is gearing up for his next ambitious project, The Odyssey.
Release Date and Production
The Odyssey is slated for release in IMAX theaters on July 17, 2026. Filming is currently underway in Morocco and Sicily, using state-of-the-art IMAX film technology to bring the epic to life on the big screen.
Plot and Inspiration
Nolan’s The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer’s iconic epic poem from around the 8th century BCE. The film will chronicle the perilous journey of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home following the Trojan War. This mythic action epic will showcase Odysseus’ encounters with legendary figures such as Polyphemus the Cyclops, the Sirens, Calypso, and the witch goddess Circe. Meanwhile, back on Ithaca, his wife Penelope ingeniously delays suitors by unraveling a wedding tapestry every night, hoping for her husband’s return.
Star-Studded Cast
The cast of The Odyssey features a remarkable lineup of talent:
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Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, captured in a Gladiator-inspired costume in a first look photo.
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Tom Holland and Zendaya co-star, continuing their successful collaboration.
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Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron are among the early announced stars.
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Additional cast members include Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, Elliott Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, and Will Yun Lee.
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New additions reported in 2025 include Corey Hawkins, Nick Tarabay, Jimmy Gonzales, and Maurice Compte.
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After actor Cosmo Jarvis exited due to scheduling conflicts, Logan Marshall-Green stepped in.
Several actors, including Hathaway, Damon, Safdie, Patel, Page, and Irwin, have previously collaborated with Nolan, adding to the film’s strong creative pedigree.
Trailer
A trailer for The Odyssey is currently screening exclusively in theaters. However, it has leaked online, generating significant buzz among fans eager for Nolan’s next epic.
