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The Odyssey
Directed byChristopher Nolan
Screenplay byChristopher Nolan
Based onOdyssey
by Homer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyHoyte van Hoytema
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • July 17, 2026 (2026-07-17)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$250 million

The Odyssey is an upcoming epic fantasy-action film written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan as an adaptation of the eponymous epic poem by Homer. Distributed by Universal Pictures and produced by Nolan's production company Syncopy, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Ancient Greek king of Ithaca, and follows his journey home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife, Penelope. The ensemble cast also features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.

In October 2024, Nolan was revealed to be developing his next film at Universal, after doing so with his prior film Oppenheimer (2023). Casting took place in the following months, and it was announced in December to be an adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. Filming is scheduled to begin in late February 2025, in the United Kingdom, Morocco, and throughout Italy. With an estimated production budget of $250 million, it is poised to be the most expensive film of Nolan's career.

The Odyssey is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on July 17, 2026.

Premise

The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his perilous journey to return home following the Trojan War, his encounters with the cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch goddess Circe, and his reunion with his wife, Penelope.[1]

Cast

Production

Development and casting

In October 2024, director Christopher Nolan was revealed to be developing his next film at Universal Pictures, after working with that studio on Oppenheimer (2023). Nolan was once again writing the script and producing the film with his wife Emma Thomas through their production company Syncopy. Matt Damon was in talks to star in the film, after collaborating with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar (2014),[3][4] and filming was slated to begin in early 2025.[3] Unlike Oppenheimer, which Universal acquired in an auction, this film was directly set up at the studio. The Hollywood Reporter debunked speculation that the film would adapt the British spy television series The Prisoner (1967–68), which Nolan previously considered in 2009.[4][5] Damon was confirmed to star later that month when Tom Holland was cast.[6] Previous Nolan collaborators Anne Hathaway—who starred in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Interstellar—and Robert Pattinson, who starred in Tenet (2020), joined the cast in undisclosed roles in November,[7][8] alongside Zendaya,[7] Lupita Nyong'o,[9] and Charlize Theron.[10]

In December 2024, Universal announced Nolan's new film as The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's the Odyssey, an Ancient Greek epic poem. The studio described the film as a "mythic action epic" that would be filmed across the world,[1][11] and it was reported to have a $250 million budget, making it the most expensive film of Nolan's career.[12] Further casting took place throughout early 2025, with prior Nolan collaborators Benny Safdie,[13] Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, and Bill Irwin joining alongside Samantha Morton,[14] Jon Bernthal,[15] John Leguizamo,[16] Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee,[17] Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez,[18] Mia Goth,[19] Corey Hawkins,[20] Nick E. Tarabay, Jimmy Gonzales, Maurice Compte,[21] Michael Vlamis, and Iddo Goldberg.[22] Damon was confirmed to be portraying Odysseus when a "surprise" first-look image of him in costume was released in mid-February, ahead of the start of filming later that month. This came after some rumors had circulated that Holland may be playing the role.[2]

Filming

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in late February 2025,[13][2] taking place in the United Kingdom and Morocco. Filming throughout the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy, will start in March, particularly on the island Favignana, which is a location mentioned in the poem.[23] The film is set to be shot using new IMAX film technology,[11] with carbon fiber cameras which are lighter and 30% quieter than previous models.[24] Hoyte van Hoytema serves as cinematographer after working on several of Nolan's previous films.[2]

Release

The Odyssey is scheduled to be theatrically released by Universal Pictures in the United States on July 17, 2026, in IMAX.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is An Adaptation Of Homer's 'The Odyssey', Universal Reveals". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Chitwood, Adam (February 17, 2025). "Matt Damon Is Odysseus in First Look at Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
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  4. ^ a b Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (October 8, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Lands at Universal With Matt Damon in Talks to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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  7. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (November 8, 2024). "Anne Hathaway And Zendaya To Star In Christopher Nolan's Next Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Kit, Borys (November 20, 2024). "Robert Pattinson Reteaming With Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer Filmmaker's Latest Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Kit, Borys (November 12, 2024). "Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Christopher Nolan's Latest Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 25, 2024). "Charlize Theron Latest Addition To A-List Ensemble Of Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c Couch, Aaron (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Revealed as 'The Odyssey'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Belloni, Matthew (January 10, 2025). "25 Surefire, 100 Percent Probable Hollywood Predictions for 2025 (Part 2)". Puck News. Archived from the original on January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025. – via Booth, Kaitlyn (January 11, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Has A Reported $250M Budget". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on January 12, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Kit, Borys (January 29, 2025). "Benny Safdie Reuniting with Christopher Nolan for 'The Odyssey' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Couch, Aaron (January 31, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Rounds Out Cast with Elliot Page, Himesh Patel". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 22, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's New 'Odyssey' Movie Adds Jon Bernthal To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  16. ^ Stephan, Katcy (January 30, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Adds John Leguizamo". Variety. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  17. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 10, 2025). "Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Casts Jesse Garcia & Will Yun Lee". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  18. ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 14, 2025). "Rafi Gavron and Shiloh Fernandez Join Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Ensemble (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  19. ^ Dunn, Jack (February 14, 2025). "Mia Goth Joins Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  20. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 14, 2025). "Corey Hawkins Latest To Join Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  21. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 14, 2025). "Nick Tarabay, Jimmy Gonzales & Maurice Compte Join Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  22. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 18, 2025). "Michael Vlamis & Iddo Goldberg Latest To Join Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' At Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  23. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (January 27, 2025). "Christopher Nolan Set to Shoot Part of 'The Odyssey' on Sicilian 'Goat Island', Where Odysseus Landed (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  24. ^ "IMAX Readying New Film Cameras For New Chris Nolan Movie 'The Odyssey'". Forbes. December 26, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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