Based on Homer's legendary epic, one of the oldest surviving stories in literature, Nolan's The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he fights to return home after the Trojan War.

The hype train for Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey is already screaming down the tracks. Despite a release date of July 17, 2026, some movie theaters are already selling tickets to the first IMAX screenings of the film.

The film is slated to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. It will star Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and more.