February 18, 2025: The excitement is building as the first official image from Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated film The Odyssey has been released. The film, slated for a July 17, 2026 release, features Hollywood star Matt Damon in the role of the legendary Greek hero, Odysseus. The striking image shows Damon dressed in a warrior’s robe, embodying the iconic figure from Homer’s ancient tale.
Nolan’s The Odyssey is a cinematic adaptation of one of the oldest and most revered stories in Western literature, which chronicles Odysseus’ perilous journey home following the Trojan War. The screenplay, penned by Nolan himself, promises a fresh, intense take on the epic, with the director serving as both the producer and director of the project.
In addition to Damon, The Odyssey boasts an ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. This stellar lineup is expected to bring depth and excitement to the already epic tale.
The announcement came via the film’s official social media account, where the first look of Damon as Odysseus was shared, sparking further excitement for the project. The post, which included the photo of Damon in costume, reads, “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026.”
This film marks the third collaboration between Damon and Nolan, following their successful work together in Interstellar (2014) and Oppenheimer (2023). The anticipation surrounding The Odyssey is already immense, given Nolan’s reputation for creating visually stunning, intellectually engaging films.
Fans of both the director and the epic tale of Odysseus can look forward to an ambitious, action-packed journey on the big screen in 2026.