Overview
- Empire’s world-exclusive covers debut Matt Damon’s Odysseus beside the Trojan horse, signaling the marketing kickoff.
- The adaptation was filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm across real locations with extensive open-sea photography.
- Universal has set July 17, 2026 for release, with some IMAX 70mm screenings selling out a year in advance.
- The ensemble features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.
- Industry reports cite an estimated $250 million budget, with speculation that a trailer could arrive soon, potentially tied to December IMAX releases.