Famous director Christopher Nolan is adapting Homer’s epic work The Odyssey to the cinema. The film will meet the audience in 2026.
Christopher Nolan’s next movie has finally been announced: The Odyssey. The Oscar-winning director is preparing to bring Homer’s famous epic poem to the world of cinema. According to the statement made by Universal Studios, the film will be released worldwide on July 17, 2026 with IMAX technology. The film, which includes stars such as Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, promises to be both a mythological and action-packed production.
Christopher Nolan Returns to an Epic Story with The Odyssey
Homer’s The Odyssey tells the epic journey of Odysseus, who tries to return home after the Trojan War. Although this story has been adapted to cinema many times before, it will be revived for the first time in IMAX technology with Nolan’s vision. Universal stated that the film will be a “mythological action epic.”
Anne Hathaway, who also appeared in Christopher Nolan’s previous films, stated that she was very happy to take part in this project. “It’s a great honor to work with Nolan for the third time,” Hathaway said. “This is a really emotional moment,” he said.
The film attracts attention not only with its story but also with its star-studded cast. Spider-Man star Tom Holland said taking part in this project was “the phone call of a lifetime.” “It is a great honor to work with a director like Nolan,” Holland said. “I am very excited to have this opportunity,” he said.
Charlize Theron and Zendaya are also expected to contribute to the film with their strong performances. In addition, names such as Robert Pattinson and Matt Damon are in the cast as experienced actors who have appeared in Nolan’s previous projects.
The Odyssey is already drawing attention as one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. With Nolan’s unique directing style and strong cast, this timeless story of Homer will come to life again. The film is preparing to leave a new mark in the world of cinema by combining mythology and action.