The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy
action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's
ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the Greek
king of Ithaca, and it chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the
Trojan War and his encounters with mythical beings as he attempts to reunite
with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. The ensemble cast includes
Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and
Charlize Theron. Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas produced the film through their
production company, Syncopy.
Nolan studied several translations
of the Odyssey. He depicted a realistic interpretation of Greek mythology,
drawing inspiration from the epic historical films Andrei Rublev (1966) and Ran
(1985), as well as the films of special effects artist Ray Harryhausen. The
Odyssey is among the most expensive films of Nolan's career, and the first to
be shot entirely on IMAX's 70 mm film cameras.
The Odyssey theatrical release by
Universal Pictures on July 17 in the US and the UK. It was made available in
IMAX and multiple premium large formats. The Odyssey received critical acclaim,
with particular praise for Nolan's direction, despite sparking debate over its
inaccurate historical design, casting choices, and controversy surrounding
filming in the occupied city of Dakhla.
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