Christopher Nolan’s next film will be The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, and it will premiere at Universal on July 17, 2026.
Universal confirmed the project today (Monday, December 23) via its X [formerly Twitter] account. The film will be shot ‘across the world using brand new IMAX film technology’, according to the studio.
Set in the 8th century BC. C. , The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his house of adventures after the Trojan War.
The film will have a stacked cast of A-list stars, with Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron already attached.
Described by Universal as ‘Homer’s foundational saga’, the 12,109-line poem takes in themes such as free will, heroism, loyalty, intelligence, and the struggle against divinity.
The Odyssey’s release date on the third weekend of July mirrors that of previous Nolan-directed tentpoles, including Oppenheimer (July 21, 2023), Dunkirk, (July 21, 2017) and The Dark Knight Rises (July 20, 2012).
Previous film adaptations of Homer’s poem include Mario Camerini’s 1954 adventure Ulysses, starring Kirk Douglas; the 1997 television miniseries by Andrei Konchalovsky; and free adaptations, adding the Coen brothers’ 2000 comedy-drama O Brother, Where Art Thou?.
Nolan comes to the film after his first international success with Oppenheimer, which grossed $974 million worldwide, totaling $330 million in North America and $644 million internationally.
The movie swept the board the 2024 awards season, winning seven awards at the Oscars and Baftas, adding Best Picture, Best Director for Nolan and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy at either ceremonies.
The songs “Mufasa: The Lion King”, “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” and “Nosferatu” remained in the top five.
The “Parasite” director was brought on board through actor Robert Pattinson in Seoul.
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