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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.

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.

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