Overview
- Universal unveiled the full trailer Monday during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, showcasing Odysseus’s trials, the power struggle in Ithaca, and sweeping mythic set pieces.
- Matt Damon leads a star ensemble that includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie and John Leguizamo.
- The studio is promoting the film as the first narrative feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm, following early releases of 70mm tickets last year to build demand.
- The Odyssey opens July 17, 2026, the same day as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with trade reports indicating a four‑week IMAX exclusivity window that could shape premium screen access.
- Coverage cites a reported $250 million budget that would be Nolan’s largest to date, and the director used his Colbert appearance to discuss the scale, the cast, and the pressure of adapting Homer.