After the commercial and critical success that was Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan began working on his next film. We’ve since heard information about certain actors involved, but it wasn’t until yesterday that it was confirmed that the acclaimed director is working on a film adaptation of The Odyssey, which will make use of all-new IMAX technology.
Through its social networks, Universal Pictures confirmed that Nolan is currently directing an adaptation of the Odyssey, a book that presents Odysseus’ epic journey to return home after the Trojan War. Best of all, a release date was also shared, and that is that The Odyssey will hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
“Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythical action epic filmed around the world using new IMAX film technology. “The film brings Homer’s founding saga to IMAX cinema screens for the first time and opens in theaters worldwide on July 17, 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
Although production details are scarce, we know that actors such as Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Robert Pattinson are involved in this project, although their roles are still a mystery. Considering the cultural importance of Homer’s work, Nolan has a big task on him, and it will surely be the first approach that many will have to this epic.
Remember, The Odyssey will hit theaters on July 17, 2026, and it will likely be several months before we have more information about this project. On related topics, you can learn more details about this film here. Likewise, Nolan talks about participating in 007.
Author’s Note:
Considering the cultural importance of The Odyssey, it will be interesting to see how Nolan adapts this work for a new generation, one that has probably never seen this book in real life. Surely there will be many changes in the story, but one thing that is certain is that it will be a visual spectacle like no other.
Via: Universal Pictures
