The Odyssey (2026)

The Odyssey

2026

The Odyssey

Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, while attempting to reunite…

ReleasedJuly 17, 2026

DirectorChristopher Nolan

WriterChristopher Nolan

StarringMatt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway

Adventure Drama Fantasy Action

Scores

Letterboxd3.09

Box Office

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Est. Budget$250.0M

Est. Marketing (FD Est.)$187.5M

Est. Profit/Loss—

Daily Charts Box Office Mojo

In the Press8 articles · 3 podcasts

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Crossed A Line He Never Should Have Touched

SlashFilm3d ago

Ben Shapiro Calls ‘The Odyssey’ a 'Masterpiece' Despite Conservative Outrage: Christopher Nolan Is the 'Best Working Director Today'

‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Christopher Nolan’s Biggest Global Debut of All Time With $264 Million

Cast

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Odysseus

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

Telemachus

Zendaya

Zendaya

Athena

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Penelope

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

Antinous

Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Circe

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal

Menelaus

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Eumaeus

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel

Eurylochus

Mia Goth

Mia Goth

Melantho

Crew

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Director

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Writer

Hoyte van Hoytema

Hoyte van Hoytema

Director of Photography

Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson

Original Music Composer

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Producer

Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

Producer

Thomas Hayslip

Thomas Hayslip

Executive Producer

Studios & Companies

Parent Company

Comcast / NBCUniversal

Distribution

Universal Pictures

Production

Awards

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Academy Awards0 noms

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Golden Globes0 noms

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Spirit Awards0 noms

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Box Office: 'The Odyssey' Stuns With $124 Million Opening Weekend, Third-Biggest Debut of the Year

Variety4d ago

John Leguizamo Has Never Been as Vulnerable as in 'The Odyssey': “It Was So Intense for Me”

The Hollywood Reporter4d ago

'The Odyssey' Seizes $124M Opening in Box Office Triumph

The Hollywood Reporter4d ago

Podcast Episodes

The 2026 Movie Auction

Podcast · Jan 14

F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’

Podcast · Dec 29

End-of-Year Mailbag. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4 and ‘The Odyssey’ Trailers.

Podcast · Dec 23