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First Image of Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie, The Odyssey, Reveals Matt Damon as Odysseus

by David Mar 05,2025

Universal Pictures unveils the first look at Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as the legendary Odysseus.

Following the phenomenal success of 2023's Oppenheimer, Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem, originally penned in the 8th or 7th century BC, is set for a July 17, 2026 release.

Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026. pic.twitter.com/7a5YbfqVfG

— odysseymovie (@odysseymovie) February 17, 2025

The official synopsis describes The Odyssey as a globally-shot, mythic action epic, utilizing groundbreaking IMAX film technology. This marks the first time Homer's seminal work will grace IMAX screens.

The film chronicles Odysseus's arduous ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. While Universal remains tight-lipped on further plot details, early reports suggest an all-star ensemble cast.

Matt Damon, reuniting with Universal after his Oppenheimer success (a seven-Academy Award winner, including Best Picture and Best Director), was reportedly the first actor in negotiations for the lead role. Speculation points to a potential cast including Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Robert Pattinson alongside Damon.

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