Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026.
Greek mythology soon in cinemas: a “mystical action epic” filmed with the “latest IMAX technology”. This is how Universal Pictures describes the latest project from award-winning director Christopher Nolan, an adaptation of the Greek epic “Odyssey” by Homer. “The Odyssey” will be in production from 2025.
Star-studded cast
The film is not scheduled to be released until 2026, but the project is already boasting several stars in the cast. The main role should go to the “The Martian” actor Matt Damon go. Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron and Robert Pattinson will apparently also be seen at his side, as “NME” reports.
Announcement on X by Universal Pictures:
Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics) December 23, 2024
The story of the “Odyssey” is about King Ithaca, who begins his journey home after the 10-year Trojan War, but his journey through dozens of wrong paths also lasts 10 years – during which Ithaca goes through many adventures. Themes such as loyalty, heroism and the fight against the divine will form the central core of the story.
Greek mythology in Hollywood
Greek mythology has found its place in Hollywood several times, and many major studios have already exploited the epic stories. Most recently, in 2024: Netflix released the drama series “KAOS,” an almost comedic, contemporary reinterpretation of the mythology. In the story, six people learn that they are part of a Greek prophecy.
From “Oppenheimer” to “Odyssey”
With Universal Pictures, Nolan most recently had the box office hit “Oppenheimer” released in cinemas in 2023. This film told the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who worked with a team to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II. The film earned numerous awards, including the 54-year-old director receiving an Academy Award for Best Director.