The Odyssey
“Defy the gods.”
Synopsis
Christopher Nolan’s latest feature, The Odyssey, is the first narrative movie shot entirely on IMAX film, showcasing vivid ocean colors and a $250 million production budget. The film employs innovative sound‑blimp technology to mitigate camera noise, allowing dialogue recording directly on set. While the scale of aerial shots impresses, critics note that close‑ups often feel flat and better suited to traditional widescreen formats. Practical effects such as an animatronic Cyclops and a grotesque pig transformation receive praise, but overall visual texture is seen as lacking compared with Nolan’s earlier IMAX work.
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A crew of 813+ credited
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Edited by Jennifer LameShot by Hoyte Van HoytemaScored by Ludwig GoranssonDesigned by Ruth De JongSound by Willie D BurtonCostumes by Ellen Mirojnick
Box Office
2026 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$264.1M
US & Canada: $124.5M — 47% of worldwide · International: $139.6M (53%)
Also known as
- (English)The Odyssey
Release dates around the world7 countries · showhide
- United KingdomJul 6, 2026
- FranceJul 15, 2026
- BelgiumJul 15, 2026
- SwitzerlandJul 15, 2026
- AustraliaJul 16, 2026
- ArgentinaJul 16, 2026
- ColombiaJul 16, 2026
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- AI · ReviewedJul 6, 2026
The Odyssey World Premiere Draws Stars in London
The world premiere of Christopher Nolan’s film 'The Odyssey' took place in London's Leicester Square, drawing a large crowd of fans and media. A-list actors including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron attended the event. The film is an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, with Matt Damon in a leading role. The premiere generated significant anticipation among audiences and critics alike.
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- AI · ReviewedJun 23, 2026
Emily Wilson on Translating The Odyssey and Nolan's Film
Emily Wilson, the first woman to publish an English translation of Homer's The Odyssey, has become a central figure in the ongoing debates surrounding Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation. The movie, which has already sparked controversy over casting choices and creative liberties, has drawn ire from online critics, including Elon Musk. Wilson's translations are known for their clarity and accessibility, and she has faced both praise and backlash for her approach. In an interview, she discusses the challenges of translating ancient texts and the political tensions that arise when adapting classical works for modern audiences.
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Cast & Crew
813 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
66Benny Safdie
John Ales
as Beggar in Ithaca
Mia Goth
Samantha Morton
Ryan Hurst
John Leguizamo
James Remar
Himesh Patel
Sawyer
as Argus
Maurice Compte
Nod
as Argus
Bill Irwin
Kate Fuglei
as Eurycleia
Will Yun Lee
Nick E Tarabay
Travis Scott
Mickey Shilowich
as Infant Telemachus
Corey Hawkins
Katerina Antemel Mpa
as Iphigenia
Elyes Gabel
Jovan Adepo
Andrew Howard
Shiloh Fernandez
Rafi Gavron
Iddo Goldberg
Markie Farnsley
Niko Nicotera
Jamie Harris
Giuliano Ruta
Ryan De Quintal
Michael Vlamis
Jimmy Gonzales
Adam Croasdell
Jesse Garcia
Anthony Molinari
Stephen Murphy
Ian Casselberry
Matt Lasky
Kamden Riley
Sean Avery
as Laodamas
Andrei Lenart
Yannis Kokiasmenos
as Old Man at Coastal Village
Jarreth J Merz
Mason Cufari
Jorge Leon
Raimy Lang
as Teenage Antinous
Douglas Rouillard
Victor Isaac
as Musician #2
Craig Edgley
Xavier Brown
as Trojan Civilian
Evan Shafran
Jessie Cohen
as Trojan Civilian
Chess Lopez
as Trojan Civilian
Craig Gellis
as Trojan Civilian
Giovanni Albano
as Rower
Artoun Nazareth
as Trojan Civilian
Chris Riggi
as Trojan Civilian
Mirko Bonanno
Tyler Beardsley
as Third Trojan
Daniel Dorr
as Fourth Trojan
Barnaby Nolan
as Laestrygonian Child
John King
as Laestrygonian Child
Brian Vernel
as Irus
J P Manoux
as Beggar
Callan Taverner
as Greek Soldier, Trojan Soldier, Civilian
Andreas Vryonis
as Man Outside Menelaus' Palace
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
9Christopher Nolan
Producer, Producers
Emma Thomas
Producer, Producers
Erik Paoletti
Producers, line producer: Italy
Hjortur Gretarsson
Producers, line producer: Iceland
Ioli Antzoulatou
assistant line producer: Greece
Kostas Raftopoulos
Producers, line producer: Greece
Leifur B Dagfinnsson
line producer: Iceland
Thomas Hayslip
Producers, executive producer
Zakaria Alaoui
Producers, line producer: Morocco
Other crew
730Sara Abatourab
accounting clerk
Ferles Dimitris
accounting clerk: Greece
Chatzoglou Eirini
additional hair stylist: Greece
Maria Chatzitheodorou
additional hair stylist: Greece
Zack Earl Edwards
additional second assistant director
Abderrahim
ambulance driver: Morocco
Connor Cantell Inglis
arborist: UK
Duncan Cunningham
arborist: UK
Antonio Accurso
Art Department, painter: Italy
El Houssaine Acouchah
Art Department, lead painter: Morocco
Hrafnkell Uggi A Alsteinson
Art Department, set dresser: Iceland
Idrissi Abdelali
Art Department, key prop maker & supervisor standby props: Morocco
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