The Odyssey

The Odyssey (2026)



8.0 2026 173 min United Kingdom, United States of America

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o

Action Adventure Fantasy
The mythic King of Ithaca, Odysseus, fights his way across a treacherous odyssey after the fall of Troy. Battling divine interference, mythical beasts, and soul-shaking challenges, his voyage home becomes a brutal test of wit, will, and what it truly means to be human.

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More About This Film

The Odyssey is a 2026 mythic action epic written and directed by Christopher Nolan, adapting Homer's ancient Greek epic about Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. The film follows the legendary hero as he faces a vast and dangerous world shaped by gods, monsters, war, temptation, and the enduring pull of home.

Designed as a large-scale cinematic interpretation of one of Western literature's foundational stories, the film emphasizes practical spectacle, expansive landscapes, monumental sets, and the immersive scale of IMAX photography. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron in major roles.

The film was released worldwide on July 17, 2026, by Universal Pictures. Nolan shot the entire movie using IMAX film cameras, making The Odyssey the first feature ever filmed entirely with IMAX cameras. Its genre is officially described by Universal as a mythic action epic.

  • The film is written and directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas through their company Syncopy.
  • Matt Damon plays the central role of Odysseus, while Anne Hathaway portrays Penelope and Tom Holland portrays Telemachus.
  • The production used brand-new IMAX film technology and was filmed across multiple locations around the world.
  • The film brings Homer's foundational saga to IMAX screens on an unprecedented scale, including large practical sequences such as the Trojan Horse.
  • The Odyssey became one of 2026's major theatrical releases and received strong early critical attention, with a reported 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes shortly after release.

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Where to Watch

As of August 2026, The Odyssey is still primarily available in theaters. An official home digital or streaming release date has not yet been announced, although digital rental and purchase are expected to precede its eventual streaming release.