Christopher Nolan Reveals First Trailer for The Odyssey

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Christopher Nolan’s Epic Adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey Unveiled with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and More

Christopher Nolan has released the first trailer for The Odyssey, his adaptation of Homer’s classic tale. The film depicts Ulysses’ long and challenging journey home after the Trojan War, fraught with perils, chance meetings, and struggles for survival. Matt Damon stars as the Greek hero Ulysses, with Anne Hathaway as Penelope and Tom Holland as Telemachus. The cast also includes Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, and Jon Bernthal. While the trailer reveals little about specific plot points, it highlights the film’s scope, showcasing striking natural landscapes and intense action sequences. Emphasizing practical effects and minimizing digital enhancements to prioritize real-world scale, the film promises Nolan’s characteristic serious and visceral style. The trailer, initially hampered by poor YouTube compression, is now available online and features a brief, shadowy glimpse of the cyclops Polyphemus. Theron will portray Circe, known for her cunning.

Christopher Nolan’s IMAX Adaptation of The Odyssey Reveals Trailer in Avatar Screening (2026)

The film was shot using advanced IMAX technology, continuing Nolan’s exploration of the format and underscoring its suitability for a large-screen viewing. The Odyssey is slated for release on July 17, 2026. The trailer played before screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Coming off the Oscar-winning success of Oppenheimer, Nolan hopes to replicate that success with another grand cinematic spectacle.

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