Nolan’s The Odyssey promises a visual masterpiece with a star-studded cast and cutting-edge IMAX technology. The mystery surrounding Christopher Nolan’s next movie has been solved: it’s an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Universal has confirmed the film will be a mythic action epic shot using new IMAX technology, set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to start in 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas.
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Nolan’s take on this ancient Greek tale follows the journey of Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. While The Odyssey has been adapted before, Nolan’s version will be the first to use cutting-edge IMAX technology for an epic-scale experience.
Tom Holland, one of the film’s stars, admitted he signed on without knowing much about the plot, calling his meeting with Nolan “awesome” but remaining excited about the film’s mystery.
With Nolan’s reputation for pushing boundaries, The Odyssey is already one of the most anticipated films of the decade.