Universal Pictures has announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie will be The Odyssey, a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology” which will arrive in theatres on July 17,

Universal Pictures announced Christopher Nolan's next film will be truly epic. He's bringing Homer to the big screen with his version of The Odyssey.

Christopher Nolan's next movie is official. The Oscar winner will write and direct a feature film adaptation of The Odyssey.

Robert Pattinson is in the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and his role is even more exciting after an update concerning a different film.

Ralph Fiennes has also just starred as the Greek hero in new movie The Return opposite Juliette Binoche. Sean Bean appeared as Odysseus too – often described as ‘wily’ for his intelligence and cunning ways – in 2004’s Troy, where he is the author of the Trojan horse plot.

To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t know anything about it. I’m super excited. Everything is very very hush hush. I met with [Nolan]. It was awesome. He kind of loosely pitched what it was. And I’m sure when he’s ready,

“ Christopher Nolan ’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” said the studio. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

The epic adventure starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron hits theaters July 2026

“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,” the statement read.