Universal has officially released the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, The Odyssey. The trailer premiered online on Monday, December 22, giving audiences their first look at the renowned filmmaker’s ambitious adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.
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About The Odyssey Trailer
The Odyssey tells the story of Greek hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, who tries to return home after the Trojan War. His journey is not at all easy – it is full of seas, unknown lands and constant dangers. The trailer sets the tone right from the start, showing the aftermath of the battle and Odysseus leading his men away from Troy in the hopes that they will eventually be able to return to their families.
Visually, the trailer focuses heavily on the themes of travel and survival. Odysseus is seen crossing rough terrain, sailing through stormy seas, and surviving several shipwrecks. There are also scenes of soldiers battling storms and fatigue.
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The trailer of one of the most awaited films of 2026, The Odyssey, is here. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film stars a stellar cast including Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and others. The Odyssey is based on an ancient Greek mythology set after the Trojan War. The trailer gives a glimpse of the adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. But what is this Greek story about? Let us know.
The odyssey: the real story
Homer’s The Odyssey is one of the most enduring stories of ancient Greek literature, describing King Odysseus’s perilous 10-year journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he must face terrifying monsters like the Cyclops and the Sirens, powerful gods, and sorceresses like Circe and Calypso. At home, his wife Penelope struggles to fend off constant marriage proposals. This timeless epic is now being remade by Christopher Nolan as a large-scale IMAX spectacle, set for release in 2026, with Matt Damon playing the role of Odysseus, and the filmmakers are using cutting-edge technology to bring the myth to life.
The Odyssey: Cast
Nolan’s The Odyssey also has a great ensemble cast. Tom Holland plays Odysseus’ son Telemachus, while Anne Hathaway plays Penelope and Zendaya plays the goddess Athena. Charlize Theron plays Cirsi, alongside a star-studded cast including Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page and John Leguizamo, who will all star in key roles in the ambitious 2026 film.
“Christopher Nolan’s next film, THE ODYSSEY, is an epic action epic shot worldwide using the all-new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s seminal saga to IMAX movie screens for the first time and will be released in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026. THE ODYSSEY stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron stars in the lead roles and is executive produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy.
The Odyssey will be released worldwide on July 17, 2026.