Christopher Nolan takes on epic Greek poem for new film

After many speculations, Universal ultimately announced the movie Christopher Nolan is making next: the adaption of The Odyseey, the epic Greek poem.

It was written by Homer that follows Odysseus’ journey home to his family after fighting in the Trojan War.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film, ‘The Odyssey,’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” the studio shared. 

“The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

For the epic, the Academy-winning director has tapped Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.

It is, however, not the first time the Greek poem has been adapted for a feature. Earlier, attempts were made like Kirk Douglas starrer 1954’s Ulysses. 2000’s Coen brothers’ O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Brad Pitt-led Troy in 2004.