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Universal Promotes Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' as a Visionary Epic at CinemaCon

The studio lauds the ongoing production as a 'once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece' slated for release in July 2026.

Christopher Nolan, winner of the Best Directing award and the Best Picture award for “Oppenheimer” in the press room during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Overview

  • Christopher Nolan is directing a full-scale adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' with a $250 million budget, marking the most expensive project of his career.
  • Universal Pictures highlighted the film at CinemaCon, praising its 'visionary' scope and groundbreaking use of IMAX technology, though no footage was released.
  • Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, leading an ensemble cast that includes Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson, among others.
  • Filming is underway across international locations such as Morocco, Greece, Italy, and the UK, aiming to authentically capture the epic's global scale.
  • The adaptation will encompass all 24 books of Homer's poem, a rare and ambitious undertaking in cinematic history.