Earlier this month, Universal announced the theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s new film. In two years, the director and screenwriter will bring his next work to the big screen. However, not much information is yet known about the project. This makes it all the more exciting Look into the rumor mill.
Since the film was announced, a wide variety of descriptions of the possible content have appeared. At first it was said that Nolan would tell a father-son story. Later, spy thrillers and historical vampire horror were mentioned as genre frameworks. The latest rumor speaks of one Sci-fi action film with helicopters.
The plot of the new Christopher Nolan film could revolve around two helicopter cops
In the latest issue of the industry overview Production Weekly, the new Christopher Nolan film appears in a short section. The X account Christopher Nolan Art & Updates posted a screenshot that reveals a particularly interesting detail regarding the possible plot:
[Der Film] is about two helicopter police officerswith an older mentor and a younger protagonist.
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This description has not been officially confirmed. However, it fits with several things that are already known about or associated with the film, starting with the casting of Tom Holland and Matt Damon in the lead roles. The two would be perfect for one another Student-mentor story suitable.
This student-mentor story may also fit with the very first rumor about the film’s plot, namely the father-son story. Whether the protagonists are actually related or not: a dynamic emerges between two male characters with different experiences.
The action classic The Flying Eye is said to have inspired Christopher Nolan’s new film
Particularly exciting: The helicopter detail is also cushioned from a rumor. This is how the new Nolan should be in one futuristic New York and was inspired by the action classic The Flying Eye. The film, released in 1983, tells of a helicopter squadron and a special aircraft.
Blue Thunder is the name of the super helicopter at the center of The Flying Eye. He is controlled by Officer Frank Murphy (Roy Scheider), who works for the Los Angeles Police Department and takes responsibility for fighting crime over a younger colleague, Richard Lymangood (Daniel Stern).
You can watch the trailer for The Flying Eye here:
Blue Thunder – Trailer (English)
Especially after the restless Tenet, a sci-fi helicopter action film from Christopher Nolan sounds extremely promising. Nevertheless, it should be emphasized again at this point that the plot snippets anything but confirmed are. According to the rumors, in the last three weeks alone, the genre of the film has changed three times.
Not a rumor, but confirmed: The new Christopher Nolan film comes with an IMAX revolution
We still found reliable information, which gives the project a little more profile. As Variety reports, Nolan will use IMAX equipment that has never been used before to make his new film.
This is what IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond revealed:
I am pleased to announce that Chris [Nolan] in the production of the film use new IMAX technology – never-before-used equipment that our teams developed last year.
Nolan is considered one of the greatest Champion of the IMAX experience and has been designing his films for a long time with a conscious eye on the possibilities of IMAX cinemas. But why does he need the new technology? Is it just a small technical detail or a groundbreaking innovation that will change Hollywood?
If we can speculate again very briefly: One of the biggest challenges when shooting with IMAX cameras is their size, especially for action scenes. If Nolan actually wants to shoot his next film with helicopters at dizzying heights, lighter equipment would be very useful.
When does the new Christopher Nolan film start in cinemas?
As usual, Nolan has secured a start in the blockbuster summer for his new project. The new film opens in the USA on July 17, 2026 in the cinema. It can be assumed that the publication in Germany will take place soon.