The Odyssey

The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem, produced by Syncopy and released by Universal Pictures. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who sets out for home after the Trojan War and spends years facing danger at sea, while his family holds out against rivals who want his throne. The ensemble cast includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron. Nolan shot the film on IMAX film cameras. It opened in cinemas internationally from 15 July 2026 and in North America on 17 July 2026, with a running time of just under three hours.