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Viral ‘Defy the Gods’ Poster for Nolan’s The Odyssey Emerges at LA AMC

The IMAX-branded teaser previews the first major marketing push before the official trailer arrives.

First poster of The Odyssey features a severed head.
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Overview

  • Fans shared images of a minimalist teaser poster at an AMC theatre in Los Angeles featuring a sculpted statue head and glowing embers.
  • The poster’s bold tagline, “Defy the Gods,” appears above the film’s title and an explicit note that it was shot entirely with IMAX film cameras.
  • Industry sources report that the project’s first exclusive theatrical trailer is expected to debut imminently across select cinemas.
  • The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside a high-profile ensemble including Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway.
  • Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas shot the epic adaptation on IMAX 70mm film, with a July 17, 2026 release date confirmed.