Although it’s not until summer 2026 that we can witness Christopher Nolan’s interpretation of The Odyssey, Universal Pictures is fueling excitement with an early sneak peek at their grand, blockbuster adaptation inspired by Homer’s famous Greek epic poem.
The studio unveiled an image on social media featuring Matt Damon (who worked with Nolan in both Interstellar and Oppenheimer), dressed as Odysseus, the main character of the upcoming film. This suggests that he will indeed portray Odysseus, a character who faces numerous perilous challenges, such as encounters with sirens, sea monsters, and cyclopes, during his journey back from the Trojan War.
During a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Damon subtly suggested his position as a leading actor by saying, “I have quite the journey ahead of me,” or “An epic adventure lies before me.
He is simply a member of an extraordinarily talented ensemble of A-list actors, which also includes Tom Holland from Spider-Man: No Way Home, Zendaya known for Challengers, Anne Hathaway famed for The Devil Wears Prada, Lupita Nyong’o recognized for The Wild Robot, Robert Pattinson of Tenet, Charlize Theron from Mad Max: Fury Road, Elliot Page remembered in Inception, Benny Safdie upcoming in Oppenheimer, Jon Bernthal recognized in The Walking Dead, John Leguizamo known for John Wick, and Mia Goth who shines in Ti West’s X trilogy.
Their roles have yet to be revealed.
First look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Experience the epic journey of my personal hero, I’m talking about none other than the legendary Odysseus, brought to life by the brilliant mind of Christopher Nolan, as #TheOdysseyMovie graces our screens on July 17, 2026. Can’t wait!
— odysseymovie (@odysseymovie) February 17, 2025
As I eagerly anticipate the upcoming “sword and sandals” epic, I can’t help but feel that Christopher Nolan is pushing his cinematic boundaries to unprecedented heights. This man, one of the rare gems in Hollywood, has an uncanny ability to transform a large-scale studio production into a globally anticipated must-see movie event.
His prowess was evident with “Oppenheimer,” a riveting 3-hour R-rated biopic about the creator of the atomic bomb. Despite its adult rating and lengthy run time, it raked in close to $1 billion at the global box office and snatched seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
In an interview with Empire last May, Nolan expressed that his goal is to contribute something unique to the world of cinema in general. He aims to create something slightly distinct, even if it incorporates elements he’s seen before. The intention is to help advance the cinematic language for filmmakers of his generation.
During his acceptance speech for Best Director at the Oscars, he remarked, “Movies have only been around for about a century. If we were a hundred years into painting or theater, imagine where we’d be! We don’t know what lies ahead on this amazing journey, but to think that I might be considered significant in its history is truly priceless.
When does Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey open in theaters?
Using cutting-edge IMAX filming, Christopher Nolan’s modern take on an ancient tale will be shown in theaters nationwide on July 17, 2026.
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2025-02-18 18:47