Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Revealed as Adaptation of Homer'sThe Odysseywith Huge A-List Cast

Mar. 15, 2025

Christopher Nolanattends the screening of “2001: A Space Odyssey” during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2018 in Cannes, France.Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty

Christopher Nolanis tackling a classic epic as his next project.On Monday, Dec. 23, Universal Pictures revealed that theOppenheimerdirector will be adapting Homer’sThe Odysseyinto a star-studded feature set to release in 2026.“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” the studio wrote onX. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Christopher Nolan attends the Rendezvous With Christopher Nolan photocall during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.Venturelli/WireImageThe poem, told over 24 books, follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story features several Greek legends, including nymph Calypso, sorceress Circe, goddess Athena, as the legendary king attempts to reunite with his wife Penelope.In November,multiple outlets reportedthatZendaya,Tom Holland,Anne HathawayandMatt Damonwill star in Nolan’s next work. The movie marks several on-screen reunions, including the one betweenreal-life coupleZendaya and Holland, who starred in the Spider-Man movies together, most recently,Spider-Man: No Way Homein 2021.Tom Holland and Zendaya attend SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ on Dec. 10, 2021 in New York City.Cindy Ord/GettyZendaya and Hathaway also previously worked together on aBulgari adin 2022, while Hathaway and Nolan’s working relationship dates back to 2012’sThe Dark Knight Risesand 2014’sInterstellar.Meanwhile, Damon starred in Nolan’s latest flickOppenheimer, whichsecured seven wins at the 2023 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor forCillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor forRobert Downey Jr.According toDeadline,Robert Pattinson,Lupita Nyong’oandCharlize Theronare also set to star in Nolan’s next film.The Odysseyhas been adapted for the screen before, most recently in the 2024 drama movieThe Return, starringRalph FiennesandJuliette Binoche. Other adaptions include the 1997 miniseries with Armand Assante and Greta Scacchi, and the 1954 Italian movieUlysseswithKirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano and Anthony Quinn.

Christopher Nolanis tackling a classic epic as his next project.

On Monday, Dec. 23, Universal Pictures revealed that theOppenheimerdirector will be adapting Homer’sThe Odysseyinto a star-studded feature set to release in 2026.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” the studio wrote onX. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

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Christopher Nolan attends the Rendezvous With Christopher Nolan photocall during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.Venturelli/WireImage

The poem, told over 24 books, follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story features several Greek legends, including nymph Calypso, sorceress Circe, goddess Athena, as the legendary king attempts to reunite with his wife Penelope.

In November,multiple outlets reportedthatZendaya,Tom Holland,Anne HathawayandMatt Damonwill star in Nolan’s next work. The movie marks several on-screen reunions, including the one betweenreal-life coupleZendaya and Holland, who starred in the Spider-Man movies together, most recently,Spider-Man: No Way Homein 2021.

Tom Holland and Zendaya attend SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ on Dec. 10, 2021 in New York City.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

Zendaya and Hathaway also previously worked together on aBulgari adin 2022, while Hathaway and Nolan’s working relationship dates back to 2012’sThe Dark Knight Risesand 2014’sInterstellar.

Meanwhile, Damon starred in Nolan’s latest flickOppenheimer, whichsecured seven wins at the 2023 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor forCillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor forRobert Downey Jr.

According toDeadline,Robert Pattinson,Lupita Nyong’oandCharlize Theronare also set to star in Nolan’s next film.

The Odysseyhas been adapted for the screen before, most recently in the 2024 drama movieThe Return, starringRalph FiennesandJuliette Binoche. Other adaptions include the 1997 miniseries with Armand Assante and Greta Scacchi, and the 1954 Italian movieUlysseswithKirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano and Anthony Quinn.

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