Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The excitement of film fans worldwide peaked with the release of the latest trailer for the highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan.
The trailer, released on May 4th and 5th, 2026, provided a clearer glimpse into the scale and star-studded cast of this adaptation of Homer's classic tale.
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The film, scheduled to hit theaters on July 17th, 2026, promises an immersive and immersive cinematic experience.
Christopher Nolan, known for ambitious works like Oppenheimer and Inception, returns with a masterpiece that will take audiences on Odysseus' perilous journey home.
Adapting Homer's ancient epic, The Odyssey chronicles the long and perilous journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back home after the Trojan War.
With Matt Damon starring as Odysseus, the film also features a star-studded cast, including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson.
Odysseus' Epic Adventure in The Odyssey
The Odyssey will follow the journey of the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return to his homeland after the victory in the Trojan War.
The trailer shows Odysseus stranded on an island, struggling to remember his wife and son, and facing various terrifying mythological threats.
These include encounters with the Cyclops, deadly whirlpools, and suitors trying to steal his wife Penelope from Ithaca.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whom Nolan describes as a master strategist and cunning figure.
Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, Odysseus's devoted wife, while Tom Holland plays Telemachus, their son searching for his father.
Robert Pattinson stars as Antinous, one of Penelope's main suitors, and Charlize Theron as Calypso, the nymph who holds Odysseus captive.
Zendaya also joins the cast as the goddess Athena, Odysseus's protector.
Nolan was inspired by Emily Wilson's 2017 translation of The Odyssey and the films of special effects artist Ray Harryhausen to create a realistic yet epic vision.
The film explores profound themes such as duty, sacrifice, and human resilience, which Nolan calls "the original superhero."
Nolan's Signature Style
Christopher Nolan is known for prioritizing the use of IMAX cameras and practical effects over CGI, and The Odyssey is no exception.
This film was Nolan's first to be shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film.
Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema even developed new technology, including a lighter and quieter "blimp" camera casing, to enable intimate IMAX shots and clear dialogue.
The film's production budget was approximately $250 million, making it the most expensive film of Nolan's career.
Extensive use of practical effects and shooting in exotic locations around the world contributed to this substantial budget.
The film was shot in a variety of stunning locations, including Morocco, Greece, Italy (including the Sicilian island of Favignana), Scotland, Iceland, Western Sahara, and Malta.
The Odyssey Release Schedule
The Odyssey is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States by Universal Pictures on July 17, 2026.
The film will be available in IMAX, IMAX 70mm, and other premium large-screen formats, promising a maximum cinematic experience for audiences.
Tickets for the IMAX 70mm premiere sold out a year in advance, demonstrating the high level of public anticipation.
Universal Pictures has announced the title and release date for The Odyssey for December 2024, with a promotional image of Matt Damon in the Odysseus costume was released in February 2025.
The first trailer was released almost a year ago, and a seven-minute trailer from a Trojan War flashback has also been shown in theaters.