“ Christopher Nolan ’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” said the studio. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

The film has shared news of its cast, which includes some of the most exciting actors working today, including Tom Holland and Zendaya, in their fourth project together, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Matt Damon .

Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and more are set to star in the adaptation of the Greek epic Christopher Nolan is tackling a classic epic as his next project. On Monday, Dec. 23, Universal Pictures revealed that the Oppenheimer director will be adapting Homer’s The Odyssey into a star-studded feature set to release in 2026.

Christopher Nolan revisits Homer's Odyssey in an epic drama starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway. A cinematic epic scheduled for release on July 15, 2026.

Nolan is also behind epic films including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” “Dunkirk” and his most recent film “Oppenheimer,” which scored big at last year’s Oscars when it took home the trophy for best picture. Nolan won that award as a producer, and also took home the Academy Award for best director.

Among the cast is Damon, who previously starred in Nolan's latest film, Oppenheimer, marking a reunion between the actor and director. Hathaway is also set to join the ensemble, reuniting with Nolan after starring in 2012's The Dark Night Rises and 2014's Interstellar.

Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron will star in The Odyssey, set for July 2026 release.

Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan will be bringing Homer’s “The Odyssey” to the big screen. The ancient Greek tale will feature a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland,