The Odyssey

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Christopher Nolan

Producer:

Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas

Writer:

Christopher Nolan, Homer

Release Date:

Jul 17, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 52m

Synopsis

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.

Cast

  • Travis Scott
  • Matt Damon
  • Robert Pattinson
  • Corey Hawkins
  • Jarreth J. Merz
  • Niko Nicotera
  • Tom Holland
  • Elliot Page
  • Shiloh Fernandez
  • Anne Hathaway
Moviegoers are saying
Christopher Nolan's 2026 epic 'The Odyssey' starring Matt Damon has audiences calling it both a masterpiece and a polarizing three-hour journey through Greek mythology. While some find the first half a 'snooze fest,' most agree the film delivers incredible IMAX visuals, heart-pounding action sequences, and Nolan's signature storytelling that makes you forget you're watching a three-hour film.
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Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jul 13, 2026

    RIP odysseus you definitely would've loved google maps

    143.8K Likes
    jer ☘️🦇🎃
    jer ☘️🦇🎃
    Jul 10, 2026

    this happened to my close personal friend Percy Jackson once

    117.7K Likes
    seeta
    seeta
    Jul 14, 2026

    auramemnon was at the front gates of troy moving like darth vader

    106.5K Likes
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    JoshuaCaine
    JoshuaCaine
    Jul 7, 2026

    I hope Homer is happy with this film adaptation and so is Marge

    82.6K Likes
    Dex
    Dex
    Jul 16, 2026

    LOUD movie

    59.8K Likes
    Karsten
    Karsten
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    Jul 14, 2026

    Do not ever, EVER, travel anywhere with Matt Damon

    52.6K Likes
    Yashley
    Yashley
    Jul 15, 2026

    The Odyssey once again feels like an exercise for Christopher Nolan to showcase the scale of his filmmaking how many buildings he can blow up, how many millions he can spend just to recreate a cyclops with animatronics. And this is precisely where Nolan goes wrong: The…

    41.7K Likes
    Adam Bensoltane
    Adam Bensoltane
    Jul 11, 2026

    i wish i had something more meaningful to say right now, but i am at a major loss for words. several instances i found my body having a physical reaction to the pure filmmaking magic that i was experiencing. my eyes watered, my body began shaking, and i could feel an…

    41.2K Likes
    George Carmi
    George Carmi

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#epic
#mustsee
#greatcast
#intense
#actionpacked
#blockbuster

Reviews

  • ES
    Erik Sopracasa

    Sad they made him cast a woman to play a man.

    MC
    Michael Cedeno
    #blockbuster
    #mustsee
    #epic

    THERE ISN’T ENOUGH STARS TO RANK THIS MASTERPIECE!!!

    MM
    MIKE Martinez

    just saw it and I had no idea what to expect. The first hour and a half was a snooze fest. but then the second half finally picks up and it's a great ending

  • DC
    Daniel Cooke
    #mustsee
    #epic
    #blockbuster

    Epic film. Excellent story, cast and visuals. Did not feel like a 3-hour film. You are drawn into the story. Action scenes are incredible - Especially in the 70mm format. Must see in an IMAX theater with that option. By far this is the movie of the year for 2026. …

    ML
    Matthew Liggett

    So bad! Really a warrior king regrets fight like a little punk! Casting was putrid - completely takes you out of the period.

    IA
    Isai Aguilar

    The movie was no where near the movie Troy

  • RS
    Reginald Shettlewood
    #mustsee
    #epic
    #greatvisualfx

    Great movie, go see it !!!

    DN
    Daddy Nuno
    #heartpounding
    #mustseebro
    #epic

    Holy cinema

    JC
    Jared Casey
    #greatcast
    #mustsee
    #epic

    Epic

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Metacritic

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100
Jul 15, 2026

It’s great, a star-studded triumph that is at once overwhelming and accessible.

Metacritic review by Bill Goodykoontz
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
91
Jul 15, 2026

The director's highly anticipated follow-up to Oscar-winning Oppenheimer is a true blank check moment, an opportunity for Nolan to obsess over period details, work with a remarkable cast, and continue exploring the concept of war as not an opportunity for glory, but as a corrosive element that tears both societies and people apart.

Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
75
Jul 15, 2026

The Odyssey is easily the biggest spectacle you'll see on-screen all year.

Kristen Lopez
The Film Maven

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Odyssey (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Odyssey (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 52min long.
What's The Odyssey (2026) about?
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
Who's the cast of The Odyssey (2026)?
  • Travis Scott as Bard
  • Matt Damon as Odysseus
  • Robert Pattinson as Antinous
  • Corey Hawkins as Polybus
  • Jarreth J. Merz as Leodes
  • Niko Nicotera as Peisander
  • Tom Holland as Telemachus
  • Elliot Page as Sinon
  • Shiloh Fernandez as First Trojan
  • Anne Hathaway as Penelope
Who's the director behind The Odyssey (2026)?
Christopher Nolan directed The Odyssey (2026).
Who produced The Odyssey (2026)?
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas produced The Odyssey (2026).
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