The Odyssey is coming soon, and it's shaping up to be a serious epic from director Christopher Nolan. It's arriving soon after his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, so we can expect great things when the adaptation of Homer's classic poem finally arrives.
We've rounded up absolutely everything there is to know about the movie right here, from details on the (theatrical exclusive) trailer, the stacked cast, and much more besides. With one of the movie's stars, Tom Holland, promising that the film will "be unlike anything we've ever seen," it's well worth getting up to date.
This is one of our most anticipated upcoming movies, and you'll find all you need to know below. For even more on this year's releases, check out our roundup of the most exciting upcoming TV shows.
The Odyssey release date
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has a set release date of July 17, 2026 – so get it in your diaries if you haven't already.
Because this is Nolan, it will arrive exclusively in theaters worldwide during the summer blockbuster season. The best way to watch it is at an IMAX screen, especially since new IMAX technology was developed just for this movie.
Interestingly, tickets went on sale a whole year in advance, and they were snapped up very quickly.
The Odyssey cast
If you thought Oppenheimer featured a stacked cast, it's nothing compared to The Odyssey.
This film sees an all-star cast come together to bring this epic story to the big screen, with many of Nolan's former collaborators returning. That includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Elliot Page. They will be joined by Hollywood A-listers like Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
Damon will take on the lead role of Odysseus, the legendary Greek king whose journey we follow. This was confirmed via a first look image which showed Damon in costume looking ready for battle. Thanks to the first trailer, we also know that Holland is playing Odysseus's son Telemachus, while Jon Bernthal appears to be Agamemnon.
You can see the confirmed The Odyssey cast so far below:
- Matt Damon – Odysseus
- Tom Holland – Telemachus
- Anne Hathaway
- Zendaya
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Robert Pattinson
- Charlize Theron
- Jon Bernthal – Agamemnon
- Benny Safdie
- John Leguizamo
- Elliot Page
- Himesh Patel
- Bill Irwin
- Samantha Morton
- Mia Goth
- Corey Hawkins
- Cosmo Jarvis
- Ryan Hurst
The Odyssey plot
If you haven't already guessed it from the title, The Odyssey will be based on Homer's epic ancient Greek poem of the same name.
One of the oldest surviving literary works, written around the 8th or 7th century BC, The Odyssey tells the story of Greek hero Odysseus. It follows this king of Ithaca as he journeys home from Troy after the decade-long Trojan War.
His homecoming journey also takes another 10 years, as Odysseus encounters many fantastical threats, including angry gods, monsters, and a vicious whirlpool. While Odysseus is absent, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must contend with unruly suitors who are determined to be Penelope's new husband.
Over the years, The Odyssey has been retold countless times, so it will be interesting to see how Nolan interprets the classic story. However, one thing is for sure – it is set to be the director's most epic feature yet.
Jim Orr, Universal Pictures' distribution chief, said at CinemaCon in early April 2025 that the film will be "a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would quite likely be proud of."
Is there a The Odyssey trailer?
Yes, an Odyssey trailer does exist. However, the only way to see it is to go and watch Jurassic World Rebirth in theaters. Currently, the trailer has not been released online. But, it did leak.
Though it hasn't been released yet, we do know what happens in it, too. In the trailer, we see Tom Holland's Telemachus, as well as Jon Bernthal, who appears to be playing Agamemnon. The final image is Matt Damon's Odysseus, lost at sea and drifting on a piece of wood.
Along with the trailer, there's also a new poster to feast your eyes upon, too.
As we eagerly await Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, check out our guide to all the other movie release dates you need to add to your calendar.
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