Odyssey movie

Christopher Nolan’s ambitious film adaptation of The Odyssey features a star-studded cast and a massive budget of $250 million. The film is set to hit UK cinemas on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey retells the story of Odysseus’ ten-year voyage back to Ithaca following the siege of Troy. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, while Tom Holland plays his son Telemachus. Anne Hathaway takes on the role of Penelope, Odysseus’s wife.

Key facts:

• The film has been shot entirely using large-format IMAX cameras.
• Nolan has recorded over 2 million feet of film for this adaptation.
• A six-minute trailer will be shown before 70mm IMAX screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

The film features other notable actors, including Robert Pattinson as Antinous, a suitor of Penelope, and Charlize Theron as the nymph Calypso. This adaptation draws heavily from Homer’s epic poetry, bringing classic Greek mythology to modern audiences.

While excitement grows for this cinematic journey, questions linger about whether audiences will embrace the epic tale of Odysseus battling mythical creatures like the Cyclops. The anticipation for this film marks another significant entry in Hollywood’s ongoing trend of adapting classic literature into blockbuster films.