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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Trailer Debuts, Revealing Epic Scope

The new trailer for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" showcases its epic scale, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus and a large ensemble cast. The film is set for a July 17 release.

Consequence·May 5, 2026·via Consequence

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Trailer Debuts, Revealing Epic Scope

A Christopher Nolan movie is more than a movie — it is an event . See, as evidence, the fact that the upcoming The Odyssey sold out a ton of IMAX screenings a literal year in advance . In the lead-up to his epic star-studded adventure, the director made a rare talk show appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to reveal the newest trailer for the Homer-inspired tale, including a taste of the fantasy-laced action to come.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Ithican King Odysseus, who just wants to return home to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) after years away fighting in the Trojan War. Unfortunately, some of Greek mythology’s biggest bads stand in his way. The movie features a supporting cast including Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Berntha, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Will Yun Lee, Mia Goth, Jimmy Gonzales, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Corey Hawkins, Jovan Adepo, and Logan Marshall-Green.

Along with premiering the trailer, Nolan spoke extensively about The Odyssey during an interview with Colbert. He spoke about why he chose to follow up Oppenheimer with such a massive project (“it hadn’t really been done on a big scale… that’s the kind of gap you’re looking for as a filmmaker”), and shared that the film’s plot is nonlinear. “We start in Ithaca. We start with the Song of Adysius. We start with this story,” Nolan explained. “Everyone is sitting there going, ‘Okay, we know the Trojan War ended 10 years ago. Where is he? He hasn’t come back. He left 20 years ago.’ And things are not altogether wonderful in his kingdom.”

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