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Defy the gods.
The Odyssey (2026)
Runtime
173 min
Release date
15/07/2026
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Universal Pictures
Syncopy
Overview
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
Directors & Screenwriters
Christopher Nolan
Director
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Matt Damon
as
Odysseus
Tom Holland
as
Telemachus
Anne Hathaway
as
Penelope
Robert Pattinson
as
Antinous
Himesh Patel
as
Eurylochus
Charlize Theron
as
Calypso
John Leguizamo
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Eumaeus
Travis Scott
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Bard
Corey Hawkins
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Polybus
Jarreth J. Merz
as
Leodes
Niko Nicotera
as
Peisander
Elliot Page
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Sinon
Shiloh Fernandez
as
First Trojan
Rafi Gavron
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Second Trojan
Elyes Gabel
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Elatus
Iddo Goldberg
as
Amphimedon
Jamie Harris
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Agelus
John Ales
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Beggar in Ithaca
Raimy Lang
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Teenage Antinous
Mason Cufari
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Teenage Sinon
Mia Goth
as
Melantho
Ryan Hurst
as
Mentor
Kate Fuglei
as
Eurycleia
Benny Safdie
as
Agamemnon
Adam Croasdell
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Antinous' Father
Mickey Shilowich
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Infant Telemachus
Katerina Antemel
as
Iphigenia
Jovan Adepo
as
Elpenor
Andrew Howard
as
Polites
Josh Stewart
as
Antiphates
Logan Marshall-Green
as
Melanthius
Nick E. Tarabay
as
Pilot
Zendaya
as
Athena
Jon Bernthal
as
Menelaus
Jimmy Gonzales
as
Cepheus
Jesse Garcia
as
Menetus
Ryan de Quintal
as
Ilus
Will Yun Lee
as
Anchialus
Anthony Molinari
as
Perimedes
Stephen Murphy
as
Phemius
Matt Lasky
as
Peisenor
Ian Casselberry
as
Dolios
Sean Avery
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Laodamas
Yannis Kokiasmenos
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Old Man at Coastal Village
Bill Irwin
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Cyclops
Maurice Compte
as
Steward of Menelaus
Lupita Nyong'o
as
Helen
/ Clytemnestra
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Xavier Brown
as
Trojan Civilian
Jessie Cohen
as
Trojan Civilian
Chess Lopez
as
Trojan Civilian
Craig Gellis
as
Trojan Civilian
Artoun Nazareth
as
Trojan Civilian
Chris Riggi
as
Trojan Civilian
Tyler Beardsley
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Third Trojan
Daniel Dorr
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Fourth Trojan
Barnaby Nolan
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Laestrygonian Child
John King
as
Laestrygonian Child
Samantha Morton
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Circe
James Remar
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Tiresias
Brian Vernel
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Irus
Michael Vlamis
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Bandit
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Kamden Riley
as
Young Farmhand
Andrei Lenart
as
Rower (uncredited)
Jorge Leon
as
Odysseus Crew (uncredited)
J.P. Manoux
as
Beggar (uncredited)
Douglas Rouillard
as
Suitor (uncredited)
Evan Shafran
as
Suitor (uncredited)
Marco Tazioli
as
Suitor (uncredited)
Guðmundur Karl Sigurdórsson
as
Shade (uncredited)
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The Odyssey has officially reached $1B worldwide
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Did You Know?
Matt Damon literally rode a real storm for Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Guillermo del Toro let fans in on a wild behind‑the‑scenes moment from Christopher Nolan’s epic: when the director asked how Matt Damon managed the iconic ocean‑storm sequence, Damon replied, “We put him in a storm in the ocean.” The anecdote surfaced during del Toro’s Reddit AMA while promoting the re‑release of Pan’s Labyrinth, underscoring the lengths the cast and crew went to keep the film entirely practical.
Nolan’s commitment to hand‑crafted effects means no digital doubles or green‑screen tricks—just as he did with the massive fall of Troy. Del Toro used the story to argue that accidental details—a stray water droplet on the lens, a camera shake—add a vital, organic realism that CGI and AI often miss. He recalled a 1993‑94 conversation with James Cameron about “Terminator 2,” where intentional “accidents” made the image feel authentic.
The payoff has been monumental. The R‑rated adaptation of Homer’s poem has already crossed $1.6 billion worldwide, poised to become Universal’s biggest box‑office hit, overtaking Jurassic World. Co‑star Himesh Patel hopes Nolan’s restrained use of CGI will inspire a new wave of practical filmmaking across Hollywood.
“The Odyssey” remains in theaters, and fans can dive deeper with a 5‑star review and a guide to the film’s departures from the original poem, all while the industry watches to see if the era of handcrafted spectacle makes a comeback.
Don’t let a fake “free” stream steal your wallet – the new “The Odyssey” scam is real.
As anticipation builds for Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster "The Odyssey," a wave of counterfeit streaming sites has flooded search results, flaunting glossy artwork, fake reviews and promises of free, multilingual access. The Better Business Bureau warns that these glossy pages are a front for scammers who know a hot release can lure viewers into a single click.
The trap usually starts with an ad or search link that redirects to a site mimicking a legitimate service. Visitors are asked to create an account and then provide a credit or debit card to activate a "free trial." In reality, the information is harvested for fraudulent charges, leaving unsuspecting fans with unexpected bills and potential identity theft.
Beyond financial loss, the fake portals can drop malware onto users’ computers. Cybersecurity researchers have identified downloadable files labeled as "The Odyssey" that are actually Windows executables—a classic tactic that can infect systems with viruses or spyware. The FTC has repeatedly warned that such offers are a breeding ground for malicious software.
The BBB urges fans to stick to official studio pages or reputable streaming platforms, verify URLs, avoid installing unknown programs, and keep security software up to date. The same scheme has plagued other high‑profile releases, from "Barbie" to major sporting events, so a healthy dose of skepticism is the best defense against these streaming scams.
Tom Cruise’s ‘The Odyssey’ gets a second chance on the big screen despite a disastrous debut
The IMAX Corporation announced that Christopher Nolan’s record‑breaking blockbuster, The Odyssey, will roll back into premium large‑format venues as early as this week. The move comes on the heels of the box‑office flop of Digger, as Warner Bros. tries to recoup the massive shortfall from The Odyssey’s opening weekend, which earned under $20 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $140‑$180 million.
Warner poured an additional $100 million into marketing, pushing the film’s break‑even point to roughly $350 million once the typical studio‑exhibitor revenue split is factored in. At its current pace, the movie is on track to finish its theatrical run with a lifetime gross near $50 million – a stark contrast to the expectations set by its high‑profile cast and crew.
Critically, The Odyssey has split opinion. It sits at a middling 51 % on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling it “a stylized satire whose audacious design proves too mannered for some of the laughs to smoothly land.” Yet some reviewers, like Collider’s Victoria Luxford, praised it as a film that thrives on defying expectations and hailed Tom Cruise’s performance as his best work in years. The divisive reception underscores why the studio is banking on the immersive IMAX experience to lure audiences back and perhaps turn the tide for a film that many expected to be a cinematic milestone.
Matt Damon’s haunting line turns Nolan’s epic into a meditation on loss
Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" has quickly become the fantasy event of the year, not just for its sweeping real‑world locations and a cast that includes Matt Damon and Himesh Patel, but also for its restrained use of computer graphics. The director‑turned‑screenwriter crafted a 173‑minute saga that feels both grand in scope and intimate in its storytelling, earning praise for its spectacular cinematography and tightly written dialogue.
The film’s most talked‑about moment arrives during the Sirens’ encounter, when Odysseus—tied to the mast while his crew’s ears are sealed with wax—hears the seductive song and later relays its message to his companion Eurylochus. Damon delivers the line, “It told you what you most want is what you most can’t have. And what you most can’t have is what you already had—and lost,” a line that distills the movie’s central paradox of desire and absence.
Beyond its mythic fantasy veneer, the Sirens’ song becomes a symbol of regret, underscoring the film’s deeper meditation on the futility of war and the impossibility of returning to a pre‑war life. As Odysseus grapples with the realization that the peaceful home he yearns for is forever out of reach—because he once possessed it and then lost it—the line reverberates as a poignant reminder that the greatest battles are often fought within the mind.
Nolan’s $1.8 B mythic blockbuster lands at home in stunning 4K
Universal Pictures has set the digital debut of Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey for November 17, 2026, rolling out alongside 4K UHD and Blu‑ray editions. The home‑entertainment window opens just months after the film’s July 17 theatrical launch, giving fans a chance to revisit the saga with the picture and sound quality the director intended for the big screen.
The star‑studded cast brings Homer’s legendary characters to life: Matt Damon leads as the wily Odysseus, Tom Holland steps in as his son Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway portrays the faithful Penelope. Supporting roles feature Robert Pattinson as the suitor Antinous, Zendaya as the goddess Athena, and Charlize Theron as the enchantress Calypso, underscoring the film’s ambition to match the grandeur of its source material.
Critics have praised the film’s technical wizardry. The New York Times highlighted “passion in every frame,” while Pop‑culture writer Disheeta Maheshwari noted that the movie feels more like a creature feature executed with “technical precision,” emphasizing Nolan’s signature dazzling craft and massive budget over conventional historical drama.
Box‑office numbers back the buzz, with The Odyssey already crossing $1.7 billion globally and ultimately reaching about $1.8 billion, shattering a studio record that stood for over a decade. The financial triumph reinforces the timeless draw of mythic epics and the audience’s appetite for Nolan’s distinctive, high‑concept filmmaking.
Nolan’s epic odyssey sails past $1.8 billion, but Spider‑Man still steals the domestic crown
Christopher Nolan’s latest venture, The Odyssey, has vaulted to a $1.8 billion worldwide haul, eclipsing the director’s previous billion‑dollar milestones set by The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. Critics are hailing the film as an unrivaled cinematic spectacle, and industry buzz positions it as a frontrunner for the 2027 Academy Awards, with the potential to topple the nomination record held by Sinners.
Meanwhile, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal and Zendaya’s joint outing in Spider‑Man: Brand New Day has rewritten domestic box‑office history. The superhero sequel not only posted the biggest opening weekend ever in the United States but also logged the largest first‑week earnings of any film, becoming the second‑fastest picture to reach $1 billion globally. Its domestic run has already outpaced Star Wars: The Force Awakens, claiming the top spot at home.
The twin successes are reshaping the industry landscape. The Odyssey proves that ambitious, epic storytelling can still command massive audiences, while Brand New Day underscores the enduring pull of established superhero franchises. Together, the films highlight the on‑screen chemistry of Holland, Bernthal and Zendaya and set the stage for a new era of blockbuster competition.