Finally, the curtain has been lifted on Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film. Universal Pictures has given us the first real glimpse into what this highly-anticipated project entails, sharing some juicy details on Twitter.
The film is titled The Odyssey, marking Nolan’s venture into the mythic action genre—a somewhat unexpected twist, yet fitting when you consider that it’s based on Homer’s renowned epic. According to Universal, you can expect to see this cinematic journey unfold on the silver screen on July 17, 2026.
The intriguing part is that the film will be utilizing “brand new IMAX film technology.” What exactly this means is still shrouded in mystery, but it certainly piques our curiosity. The Odyssey will be filmed across various global locations, hinting at an adventure that prefers the outdoors over the confines of a studio. Production is expected to kick off in early 2025.
In a tweet from Universal Pictures, the excitement was palpable as they revealed Nolan’s ambitious adaptation, set to bring Homer’s iconic saga to IMAX screens for the very first time. The release date is set, and fans are already marking their calendars for this epic event.
That little announcement was enough to spark interest, especially considering the all-star cast supposedly attached to the film. Rumor has it that Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong’o will grace the screen, making it quite a formidable ensemble.
The Odyssey, a cornerstone of Greek culture, has been adapted many times—a testament to its enduring allure. It’s made its way to the big screen in various forms, from the classic 1954 film Ulysses to more creative takes like the Coen Brothers’ O Brother, Where Art Thou? which drew loose inspiration from the tale.
Given Nolan’s notoriously secretive nature about his projects, don’t expect too many specifics to emerge anytime soon. When details do start to trickle out, they’ll likely be shrouded in Nolan’s signature vagueness, leaving fans to piece together the mystery until the very end.
