Filmmaker Christopher Nolan took on one of the biggest challenges in the world of cinema, making the adaptation of 'The Odyssey', an action epic based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. His next project will be released on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures announced.
“It is a mythical action epic filmed around the world with the new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer's founding saga to the screen,” the studio said about 'The Odyssey' in a writing in X. Lea: This is what Christopher Nolan spent on the production of 'Oppenheimer'
The film will feature the participation of Hollywood stars such as Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron, according to the specialized newspaper Variety.
'The Odyssey' by the Greek poet Homer, which is presumed to date from the 8th century BC, tells in 24 songs the story of Ulysses on his return to the island of Ithaca, after a decade fighting in the Trojan War. Lea: Do you want to see 'Oppenheimer'? This is the streaming platform where it will be released
This Nolan project follows 'Oppenheimer', the story of the physicist who is credited with the invention of the atomic bombs that put an end to the Second World War and with which he was crowned at the last Oscars gala, winning seven statuettes. Not only did it acquire the support of the academy, but it also had the support of the film-loving public.
Homer's Odyssey comes to Hollywood cinema
The Odyssey, attributed to the Greek Homer, is one of the most influential literary works in history. This epic telling of the adventures of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War.
Ulysses' journey is marked by extraordinary challenges: encounters with mythological beings such as Polyphemus, the Cyclops; the sirens whose enchanting song attracts sailors; and the sorceress Circe, who turns her men into animals. At the same time, his wife Penelope faces her own challenges in Ithaca, resisting a multitude of suitors seeking to take Ulysses' place. Lea: Christopher Nolan wins BAFTA for best director for 'Oppenheimer'
More than an adventure narrative, The Odyssey explores universal themes such as perseverance, ingenuity, and the struggle to maintain family ties in the face of adversity. The work is a symbol of human resistance.
