[TRAILER]: Christopher Nolan Sets Sail: 'THE ODYSSEY' Official Trailer Has Arrived

Christopher Nolan is officially charting new territory. The first full trailer for The Odyssey has been released, offering audiences their most expansive look yet at Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Known for reshaping blockbuster storytelling with films like Inception and Oppenheimer, Nolan now turns his attention to one of the oldest and most influential stories ever told — survival, identity, and the long road home.

Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the trailer teases a massive, globe-spanning journey filled with mythic danger, emotional reckoning, and the psychological weight of a hero tested beyond war. From treacherous seas to towering gods and monsters, The Odyssey looks poised to blend ancient legend with Nolan’s signature scale, practical filmmaking, and immersive world-building.

Midway through the trailer, Nolan’s focus on time, consequence, and endurance becomes unmistakable. This isn’t just a fantasy epic — it’s a character-driven odyssey about what it means to return home changed. The cast, which also includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, signals a film designed to balance intimate performances with overwhelming spectacle.

Watch the official trailer for The Odyssey below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2ttJD2qQ

Produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas under Syncopy and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film was shot across multiple countries using IMAX cameras, reinforcing Nolan’s commitment to theatrical storytelling at its most immersive. Every frame in the trailer suggests a return to grand, uncompromising cinema — built for the biggest screens possible.

The Odyssey sails exclusively into theaters on July 17, 2026, with IMAX presentations expected worldwide. If the trailer is any indication, this is not just Nolan’s next film — it’s a full-scale cinematic event meant to be experienced, not streamed.