After critical and commercial success OppenheimerOscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is set to adapt Homer’s epic poem Odyssey into a feature film.

Nolan has already built up excitement for his upcoming film by casting major stars like Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Of course, Nolan doesn’t need any more hype, especially after Oppenheimer became the third-highest-grossing film of 2023, grossing nearly $975 million worldwide and winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture and the coveted Best Director award for Nolan himself.

Odyssey marks Nolan’s second collaboration with Universal Pictures after the success of Oppenheimer. Here’s everything we know about the highly anticipated film so far.

The plot of “Odyssey”.

Although specific details about the film’s plot are still under wraps, Odyssey based on Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem of the same name.

It chronicles the perilous 10-year journey of Odysseus as he tries to return to his home in Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces formidable challenges, including encounters with mythical creatures and divine intervention.

Meanwhile, in Ithaca, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus fight to keep the kingdom, fending off relentless suitors who are convinced that Odysseus has died.

Written around the 8th century BC, Odyssey is one of the most important works of Western literature. Known for its innovative storytelling and complex storylines, Nolan’s adaptation should offer a fresh take on this timeless tale.

The cast of The Odyssey

The film boasts an impressive cast including Damon, Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron.

While specific roles have not been officially announced, the actors are expected to bring depth to the iconic characters of the ancient Greek epic.

Hathaway confirmed she was cast when she spoke to her Women’s clothing daily for an article published on December 6. She previously worked with Nolan v The Dark Knight rose and Interstellar.

“I feel so much about it I don’t even know how to express it. It fills me with so much joy and I don’t know how to talk about it. I love Chris and Emma Nolan so much and to be invited into their world is, I think, I know from experience it’s one of the best places you can find,” she said.

“To be invited twice, it really felt like something, three felt like it would be greedy, so I never let myself hope that it would happen and that it would make me emotional to be completely honest. It feels like I’m doing something right.”

During the performance at Dish podcast released on December 18, Holland revealed that while he knew little about the project, he was excited.

“No, the shooting hasn’t started yet. To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t even really know what it is,” he said.

“Everything is very quiet, I met with [Nolan] it was amazing. He kind of loosely guessed what it was, and I’m sure he’ll announce what it is when he’s ready.”

Release date and production details

Universal Pictures announced Odyssey is scheduled for July 17, 2026. The production is planned in various world locations to authentically capture the diverse settings of Odysseus’ journey as he traveled from Troy to Ithaca through Africa and southern Europe.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythical action epic shot around the world using the all-new IMAX film technology,” the studio wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.

“The film brings Homer’s seminal saga to IMAX screens for the first time and will open in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026.”

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