The Odyssey (2026 movie)
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| Directed by | Christopher Nolan |
| Screenplay by | Christopher Nolan |
| Based on | Odyssey by Homer |
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| Cinematography | Hoyte van Hoytema |
| Music by | Ludwig Göransson |
Production company | Syncopy Inc. |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $250 million |
The Odyssey is an upcoming epic action fantasy movie that is written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. It is based on the epic poem of the same name by Homer. It will be distributed by Universal Pictures.
The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Ancient Greek king of Ithaca, and is about his journey home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife, Penelope.
The movie also stars Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penolope, Zendaya as Athena, Lupita Nyong'o as Clymestra, Robert Pattinson as Hermes,Charlize Theron as Circe and Jon Bernthal as Menanus.[1]
With a budget of $250 million, it is set to be the most expensive movie of Nolan's career. It will be the first blockbuster to be shot entirely using IMAX movie cameras.[2][3]
The Odyssey is set to be released in the United States on July 17, 2026.[4]
References
- ↑ "Christopher Nolan heading to Peloponnese with A-list cast for The Odyssey". Kathimerini. February 20, 2025. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (May 15, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Will Be the First Blockbuster Shot Entirely on Imax Film Cameras". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 15, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ↑ Jones, Tamera; Weintraub, Steven (May 16, 2025). ""Something Has Clearly Happened": IMAX Is Looking to Expand Technology, Locations, and Laser Upgrades In the Wake of Christopher Nolan & Sinners Success [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ Minton, Matt (April 14, 2025). "Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey". Variety. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
Other websites
- The Odyssey on IMDb