Christopher Nolan The Odyssey movie is set to unveil its first major preview, with its prologue and trailer scheduled for exclusive theatrical runs in December 2024. These much-anticipated teasers will introduce audiences to Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s classic epic before the film’s full release in July 2026.
Prologue and Trailer Debut Timeline Announced for Cinemas
Fans eager for a glimpse of The Odyssey can catch a nearly six-minute prologue ahead of IMAX showings of Sinners and One Battle After Another starting December 12. The following week, official trailers for The Odyssey are expected to run before screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash beginning December 19, according to updates from World of Reel.
First Footage Introduces Trojan Horse and Mythic Battles
Empire Magazine recently shared that the preview highlights Odysseus and the legendary Trojan horse. As depicted, the horse is
“dragged via ropes and straining sinews up a beach towards the city.”
This sequence teases the movie’s grand scale and concludes with a dramatic encounter with Cyclops.
Star-Filled Cast Brings Homer’s Epic to Life
Matt Damon leads as Odysseus, famed king of Ithaca, whose journey in The Odyssey is fraught with dangers as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. The narrative promises confrontations with mythical creatures, including the Cyclops and the Sirens, drawing from Homer’s renowned tale.
Christopher Nolan both writes and directs The Odyssey, his first film since the acclaimed Oppenheimer—recipient of seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Universal describes the project as
“The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,”
foreshadowing an immersive cinematic experience.
Ensemble Cast Features Acclaimed Actors
The Odyssey boasts a broad ensemble, with Tom Holland as Telemachus, Odysseus’s son; Anne Hathaway as Penelope, his wife; Zendaya as the goddess Athena; Robert Pattinson as Antinous, a rival suitor; Charlize Theron as Circe, witch and goddess; and Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, the Spartan king. The film also includes John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong’o, Mia Goth, Will Yun Lee, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Corey Hawkins, Josh Stewart, Jimmy Gonzales, Maurice Compte, and Logan Marshall-Green, among others.
Anticipated Theatrical Release Remains Two Years Away
The Odyssey is set for a wide theatrical release on July 17, 2026, positioning itself as a major event for fans of Christopher Nolan and epic storytelling.
Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics) December 23, 2024
