Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Christopher Nolan’s La Odisea Unveils First Trailer, Targets July 2026 IMAX Release

Universal is positioning the film as an IMAX‑first event with a star‑studded cast.

Overview

  • Universal released the first official trailer on December 22, drawing rapid online attention and reports of early sellouts for select 70mm IMAX preview events.
  • Global theatrical opening is set for July 17, 2026 with a rollout emphasizing IMAX presentations.
  • The production was filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm using newly developed film technology, with trade reports citing an estimated $250 million budget and location work in Sicily and Greece.
  • Matt Damon leads as Odysseus; the trailer features Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland alongside Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong’o, while several specific role assignments remain unannounced.
  • Historians and viewers have questioned the historical accuracy of a helmet and related costume design shown in the footage, and the studio has not responded to the criticism.