The Odyssey

Universal’s distribution chief Jim Orr praised Christopher Nolan’sThe OdysseyatCinemaCon.

It will be the acclaimed director’s follow-up film to the Best Picture-winningOppenheimerand his second collaboration with Universal.

After the success ofOppenheimer,The Odysseyis one of the most anticipated movies of the coming years.

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In addition toOppenheimer,Christopher Nolan’s best moviesincludeDunkirk,Interstellar,Inception, andThe Dark Knighttrilogy.

InThe Odyssey, Damon’s Odysseus will have a grueling journey home after enraging the god Poseidon.

Therefore, I was thrilled when it was announced to be his next project.

Matt Damon as Odysseus in The Odyssey

His previous movies, most notablyInterstellarandDunkirk, prove thatNolan is the perfect filmmaker to adapt Homer’s epic poem.

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Cast

Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan and in The Odyssey montage

Christopher Nolan giving John David Washington some direction in Tenet

Headshot Of Matt Damon In The 74th Berlin International Film

Headshot Of Tom Holland In The 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards

Headshot Of Robert Pattinson In The Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show

Headshot Of Anne Hathaway In The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Movies

The Odyssey