- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will adapt Homer's ancient Greek poem.
- The film will see a star-studded cast, with Matt Damon appearing as Odysseus.
- It will be released globally on June 17, 2026, in IMAX theatres.
Christopher Nolan is one of the best filmmakers, admired by almost every cinema buff. Any film that sees the involvement of Nolan is generally considered to be good. The popular filmmaker has given the industry projects like Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Tenet, and more. After exploring almost every genre that exists, he is now headed towards Greek myths with ‘The Odyssey. ‘ Now, it’s evident that fans are curious about even the smallest details of the film. So, here we are with all we know so far about the release date, cast, story, and other details regarding The Odyssey movie.
When Is The Odyssey’s Release Date?
The Odyssey movie will be released in the theatres on July 17, 2026. The information about the release date came via a post on Universal Pictures’ X handle. It also stated that the film will be shown in theaters worldwide using advanced IMAX technology.
Who Will Be in the Cast of The Odyssey?
No other films by Christopher Nolan were as star-studded as The Odyssey is going to be. Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, and Elliot Page are the ones confirmed in the very beginning. Apart from them, the movie involves Anthony Molinari, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, John Leguizamo, Rafi Gavron, Mia Goth, and Shiloh Fernandez.
Initially, several rumors stated that Tom Holland would portray the role of Odysseus in the film. However, it has now been confirmed that Matt Damon has bagged the lead role and Tom Holland will appear as Telemachus. The news surfaced via the official X account of The Odyssey film. We also got to witness Damon’s first look as the Greek hero.
What Is the Budget of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
According to a report, The Odyssey will have a budget of $250 million, which makes it the most expensive Nolan movie ever.
What Is the Plot of The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is the adaptation of the ancient Greek Poem of the same name by Homer, written in 800 B.C.E. Divided into 24 books, King of Ithaca, Odysseus, heads toward home following the ten years of the Trojan War. However, the journey is full of hurdles as the god of the sea is angry with Odysseus. On the other hand, his son has grown up and lives with his mother, Penelope, who gets approached by 108 men for marriage, as no one has any clue about her husband.
It’s basically a river full of content, and now, it would be interesting to see how Nolan will work on the ancient Greek tale. Previously, the man has given us some of the masterpieces, but it would be safe to assume that if he succeeds with the reimagination of The Odyssey’s plot, it will surpass even his own standards.
Is There a Trailer for the Film?
Yes, The Odyssey has an official trailer that has raised the anticipation among the fandom by teasing glimpses of mythic encounters, battle imagery, and, of course, Matt Damon as Odysseus. Here’s the video for you to check out:
Do We Have a Runtime for The Odyssey Movie?
No, we don’t have an official runtime announced yet. However, given the depth of the source material and Nolan’s storytelling, we shouldn’t expect it to be under 3 hours. We’ll update you as soon as we receive any confirmation on this.
It centers on Odysseus, who encounters several monsters on his journey back to his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, after the Trojan War.
Reportedly, Zendaya will appear as Athena, who becomes a guiding force for Odysseus.
While there is no confirmation that the characters and every element of Homer’s poem are real, the locations used in the poem are said to exist in reality.
