New Look at Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Revealed

Christopher Nolan is bringing one of the greatest stories of all time to the big screen with his new film, The Odyssey.

The movie is an epic action fantasy adapted from Homer’s ancient Greek poem. It follows Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War and reunite with his wife, Penelope. Universal Pictures will release the film in the United States on July 17, 2026.

A new poster for the film has been revealed, giving fans their new official look at the epic scale and tone of the movie.

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus. Nolan has described the character as “an amazing strategist, [and] a very wily person,” and said he was drawn to Odysseus’s cleverness and inventiveness.

Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, while Tom Holland appears as Telemachus, Odysseus’s determined son. Zendaya takes on the role of Athena, the goddess who protects Odysseus. Robert Pattinson plays Antinous, one of Penelope’s suitors, and Charlize Theron is Circe, a goddess and witch.

The movie also features Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Will Yun Lee, Mia Goth, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, and many others in supporting roles.

The story promises a mix of adventure and mythology. Odysseus faces challenges from mythical creatures and gods, including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and Circe, as he fights to return home. The film blends action, drama, and fantasy to bring Homer’s tale to life.

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