Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens in theaters on Friday, July 17, 2026. Track the days, hours and minutes on our live The Odyssey countdown.
When does The Odyssey come out?
The Odyssey is released on July 17, 2026, anchoring the summer blockbuster season. It is Nolan's first film since Oppenheimer swept the 2024 Academy Awards, and one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
What is The Odyssey about?
The film is a mythic, large-scale adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem, following the warrior-king Odysseus on his perilous decade-long journey home from the Trojan War — past monsters, gods and temptations — to his wife Penelope and his kingdom of Ithaca.
The Odyssey cast
- Matt Damon as Odysseus.
- Anne Hathaway as Penelope.
- Plus Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o and Charlize Theron in a sprawling ensemble.
Shot entirely on IMAX film
Reportedly Nolan's most expensive production, The Odyssey is said to be the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, promising the kind of immersive, large-format spectacle best seen on the biggest screen possible. Expect opening-weekend IMAX tickets to be in high demand.
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