Overview
- Universal released the first official trailer, launching the promotional campaign for Nolan’s large-scale adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey.
- Matt Damon is confirmed as Odysseus, joined by a high-profile ensemble that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron.
- The studio says the production was filmed completely with IMAX cameras using new large‑format film technology, reinforcing the director’s emphasis on theatrical presentation.
- Universal is positioning the film for a global theatrical rollout in July 2026 with an IMAX focus, and industry coverage cites early interest in special-format showings.
- Initial reaction highlights strong online engagement alongside criticism from some historians over costume accuracy, while the trailer hints at mythic encounters without confirming which figures will appear.