The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has been released. The film features a star-studded cast and a significant budget, promising an impressive cinematic experience. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, who embarks on a ten-year voyage back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
The trailer also highlights Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Robert Pattinson as Antinous. The film includes mythological threats such as whirlpools, Cyclopes, and Calypso. It has a reported budget of $250 million.
Key facts:
- The Odyssey is set to be released on 16 July 2026 in Australia and 17 July 2026 in the UK and US.
- The film is shot entirely on large-format IMAX cameras.
- A six-minute trailer will appear before 70mm IMAX screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Nolan’s adaptation marks his first project since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Charlize Theron and Zendaya. A new trailer gives viewers their best look yet at this ambitious retelling of the classic epic.
Officials have not confirmed additional details about promotional events or further trailers. However, the excitement surrounding this Hollywood adaptation continues to build.
