Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' Touted as 'Once-in-a-Generation Masterpiece' at CinemaCon

Universal Pictures highlights the epic adaptation's groundbreaking IMAX technology, star-studded cast, and ambitious global production ahead of its July 2026 release.

• Universal Pictures showcased Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer’s 'The Odyssey' during its CinemaCon presentation, calling it a 'visionary' and 'once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece.'
• The film, which is currently in production, features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Robert Pattinson.
• Nolan is using new IMAX film technology to bring Homer’s epic saga to large-format screens for the first time, promising an immersive cinematic experience.
• Filming is taking place across global locations, including Sicily, Morocco, and the UK, to authentically capture the scale and scope of the ancient Greek narrative.
• Scheduled for a July 17, 2026 release, the film marks Nolan’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning success with 'Oppenheimer,' further cementing his reputation for ambitious storytelling.

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