Throughout the years, Christopher Nolan has offered visionary films ranging from reinventing Batman to dreamscape action thrillers. Now, he’s debuted his vision for the Greek epic The Odyssey.
Posted on YouTube, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey presents the classic story in a much more grounded, but equally fantastical way—blending elements of myth with those of political intrigue, drama and visceral action. Following the original story, the film stars Matt Damon as King Odysseus of Ithaca as he faces trial after trial returning on his journey home after the Trojan War.
The film will also feature an ensemble cast including Anne Hathaway as Queen Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus (Odysseus’ son), and Robert Pattinson as Antinous. The Odyssey will also star Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Benny Safdie, and many more. The movie is set to release on July 17th, 2026 and was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras.
In addition to this, Christopher Nolan took to The Late Show to offer some words of admiration to the pioneer of IMAX, Geoff Keighley’s late father, David, saying he named his brand new camera “The Keighley” and that he named it after his good friend, adding, “he was the guy who made so much of what we’ve done possible.” Geoff shared the segment on his X account with the caption, “For more than 50 years, my Dad dreamed of a day when every frame of a major Hollywood film would be captured with IMAX cameras.”
The Odyssey (or simply Odyssey) was one of the classic Greek epics written by Homer, chronicling Odysseus’ ten-year journey home, in which he faces several perilous trials, including a battle with the cyclops, Calypso and the wrath of the Gods. While he is away, his wife Penelope and son must contend with a group of rowdy suitors who wish to win her hand. It is considered one of the defining texts (alongside the Iliad) of the 8th Century.
