After rumors, they were revealed details on the next movie Of Christopher Nolan. After the triumph at the Oscars with “Oppenheimer”, the director will sign his own adaptation of Homer's “The Odyssey”. Universal Pictures, which will release the film to starting from 17 July 2026, described Nolan's project as “an epic action film shot across the globe using brand-new IMAX film technology, following the story of Odysseus and his 10-year journey home after the War of Troy.”
Christopher Nolan will direct The Odyssey, details on the new film
Universal has provided some details on Christopher Nolan's new film, “The Odyssey.” It will be an epic action movie shot in various parts of the world using particular IMAX technology. The protagonist of the famous epic poem is Ulysses, king of Ithaca, who undertakes a long and dangerous journey to return home after the end of the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces a series of obstacles and challenges, including opposition from the deities. Among the main characters who populate his adventure are the Cyclops Polyphemus, the seductive mermaids, the sorceress Circe, and his faithful wife Penelope, who patiently awaits him in Ithaca.
Filming of the film will begin in early 2025 in various locations. Obviously the audience is curious to see Nolan's version of this epic. For this production, Nolan decided to collaborate with his wife Emma Thomas. The director aimed at a cast of the highest level. Among the confirmed names are those of Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron e Lupita Nyong’o.
The other adaptations
There have been many directors who have tackled The Odyssey over the years. In 1911 the silent film directed by Giuseppe de Liguoro was released, while in 1954 Ulysses was played by Kirk Douglas in the film of the same name by Mario Camerini. One of the most famous versions is the 1968 international miniseries, with Bekim Fehmiu in the title role and Irene Papas as Penelope. The series, composed of eight episodes, tells the long journey of the Greek hero until his return to Ithaca.
Just this year it was released in theaters “The Return” by Uberto Pasolini freely inspired by the final songs of the Odyssey and premiered at the Rome Film Festival. The film focuses on the last episodes of the poem, telling the long-awaited return of Ulysses to Ithaca after twenty years of absence. The plot follows his clash with the suitors, who had tried to usurp his throne during his long absence, and his reunion with Penelope. The cast includes Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunited after “Wuthering Heights” and “The English Patient.”
Who is Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan, born in London on 30 July 1970 to an English father and an American mother, began his career as a director at a young age. After obtaining a degree in English literature at University College London, he made a series of short films using equipment provided by the university's Film Society.
In 2000, his film debut with Memento, a psychological thriller, brought him attention from both audiences and critics. However, it was with films like Insomnia and The Prestige that Nolan cemented his reputation as a highly talented director. In 2005, with the release of Batman Begins, it achieved resounding commercial success, followed in 2008 by the sequel The Dark Knight, which saw an extraordinary performance by Heath Ledger in the role of Joker. Among his most recent projects, Oppenheimer stands out, with an excellent Cillian Murphy, which achieved enormous acclaim from audiences and critics, winning seven Oscar awards.
In summary
- New Nolan project: After the success of OppenheimerChristopher Nolan will direct an epic adaptation of The Odyssey of Homer, an action film that will follow the journey of Odysseus (Odysseus) back home after the Trojan War, using IMAX technology and shot in various global locations. The film, titled The Odysseywill be released on July 17, 2026.
- Cast and collaborations: The director has assembled a stellar cast that includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong'o. Nolan will work on the production with his wife, Emma Thomas, and filming will begin in 2025.
- Previous film adaptations: Over the years, The Odyssey it has been adapted several times, including the 1911 silent film directed by Giuseppe de Liguoro, the 1954 film starring Kirk Douglas and the 1968 miniseries starring Bekim Fehmiu and Irene Papas, which told the journey of Ulysses in eight episodes.
