Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated upcoming project, The Odyssey, has been officially confirmed. The film is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, The Odyssey, which follows the adventures of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he faces numerous challenges while trying to return home after the Trojan War.
This adaptation, set to be released on July 17, 2026, will be a mythic action epic filmed using cutting-edge IMAX technology, marking the first time the story will be presented on IMAX film screens. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron.
Although the roles of the cast members have not been disclosed yet, the fact that Matt Damon was the first actor announced suggests he may be playing the lead role of Odysseus. Tom Holland has expressed his excitement about being part of the project, comparing the opportunity to his discovery of being cast as Spider-Man a decade ago.
The project is eagerly awaited as Nolan brings his distinct filmmaking style to this legendary tale, blending action, myth, and cutting-edge technology.