The Odyssey (2026)
Defy the gods.
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.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 172 min
Release Date: July 15, 2026
Cast
- Matt Damon - Odysseus
- Tom Holland - Telemachus
- Zendaya - Athena
- Anne Hathaway - Penelope
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Robert Pattinson - Antinous
- Benny Safdie
- Charlize Theron - Circe
- Jon Bernthal - Menelaus
- John Leguizamo - Eumaeus
Screenplay
- Christopher Nolan
- Homer (Novel)
Music: Ludwig Göransson
Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema
Editing: Jennifer Lame
Production: Universal Pictures, Syncopy
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $250M
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
greek, based on song, poem or rhyme, peplum, ancient, epic poem, mythical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Odyssey about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey was directed by Christopher Nolan.
- Who stars in The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson.
- How long is The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey is a Adventure, Action, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey had a budget of $250M.
- Where was The Odyssey produced?
- The Odyssey was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Odyssey?
- The themes of The Odyssey include: Magical Fantasy Worlds.