The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan's 2026 epic adaptation of Homer's poem ranks as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features a large ensemble cast. The Odyssey is a 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Produced by Syncopy and Universal Pictures, it adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic. The plot follows King Odysseus of Ithaca on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The film was released on July 17, 2026, in the US and UK. It had a production budget of $250 million. The film ranks as the second-highest-grossing release of 2026 globally. The narrative employs a partially non-linear structure, beginning with Ithaca kingless for twenty years before depicting Odysseus's trials and eventual return.