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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Faces Costume Blowback Over Agamemnon’s Helmet

Online reaction centers on Agamemnon’s helmet, raising questions about accuracy versus myth.

Overview

  • The first teaser trailer is out alongside limited IMAX showings of a six‑minute 70mm prologue as part of an IMAX‑focused rollout.
  • Criticism has zeroed in on Agamemnon’s armor—especially the helmet—with viral posts comparing the look to superhero gear and calling it anachronistic.
  • Other viewers counter that the film adapts a mythic poem, not a historical record, arguing creative license is appropriate for a fantasy context.
  • The ensemble includes Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Benny Safdie as Agamemnon, with Ellen Mirojinick reported to lead costumes.
  • The Odyssey is scheduled for a July 17, 2026 theatrical release, with large‑format promotion continuing after the trailer’s wide debut.