Today, Universal Pictures announced the next secret film in development from director Christoper Nolan, which he will tackle is the classic Greek poem The Odyssey. The classic Homer story has been adapted into many movies and TV shows throughout the last century. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus on his voyage home to Ithica following the Trojan War. Throughout the 10-year journey, he runs into Greek monsters like Medusa, Sirens, and the Cyclops.
The film has been casting for several months and will feature an ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong’o. Production begins next summer exclusively on IMAX between Holland’s Marvel commitments.
The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17th, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics) December 23, 2024
