India, June 18 -- The Odyssey, the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie, is all set to hit theatres worldwide next month. Shot entirely on IMAX 70mm with IMAX cameras, it is the first feature film to do so. If you thought he couldn't go bigger than Oppenheimer (2023), think again. We're talking big locations, bigger stars and a grand spectacle. Adapted from Homer's ancient Greek epic, the movie centres on Odysseus's gruelling ten-year journey home.
In an interview with Empire, Nolan spoke about the extraordinary scale of the movie The Odyssey. He revealed that over two million feet of film were shot across a 91-day schedule. The ocean scenes are exactly what they look like: real. The cast playing Odysseus's crew were out on actual waves, with Nolan adding, "We really wanted to capture how hard those journeys would have been for people."
The Odyssey will also be the first Christopher Nolan film ever to get a premiere in India. Universal Pictures International is hosting the India premiere as part of the global premiere tour. Nolan and Emma Thomas, along with Matt Damon and Tom Holland, will fly down to Mumbai to attend it. It will be held at PVR Icon IMAX cinema at Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai.
Ahead of the grand release, here's all about the upcoming movie The Odyssey, including its cast, plot, release date and trailer.
All about the Christopher Nolan movie The Odyssey: Plot, cast and release date
What is the plot of the 2026 movie The Odyssey?
The Odyssey follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. The Trojan Horse. Helen of Troy. One of the most legendary tales in Greek mythology, and one that needs very little explanation. On his long and treacherous journey home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus, Odysseus must battle a gauntlet of formidable adversaries. Polyphemus the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the nymph Calypso, to name a few.
Back in Ithaca, Penelope is surrounded by power-hungry suitors eyeing the throne, as Telemachus, the rightful heir, faces dangers of his own. Their biggest threat? Antinous, who wants everything Odysseus left behind.
Cast and crew of the 2026 movie The Odyssey
Matt Damon as Odysseus
Tom Holland as Telemachus
Anne Hathaway as Penelope
Robert Pattinson as Antinous
Charlize Theron as Calypso
Zendaya as Athena
Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Helen's sister, Clytemnestra
The movie is produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner. Thomas Hayslip serves as the executive producer.
What is the release date of the movie The Odyssey?
The upcoming Nolan movie The Odyssey arrives in theatres worldwide on 17 July 2026.
Is there a trailer for the movie All a?
Yes. There is a trailer for The Odyssey.