Universal Releases Trailer for Nolan's The Odyssey

Universal Pictures has released the first full trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic "The Odyssey," an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem that follows the hero Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and is scheduled for theatrical release on July 17, 2026, with screenings in IMAX, 70mm, and 35mm formats.

The trailer, unveiled on December 23, 2025, offers glimpses of Odysseus and his men navigating shipwrecks, violent storms, and treacherous terrain as they attempt to return to Ithaca. Footage includes scenes inside the Trojan Horse, Odysseus trekking through caves where a large shadowy beast lurks, and brief moments highlighting the emotional stakes of his separation from family. A six-minute prologue featuring the Trojan Horse sequence had already been screened before select theatrical showings, such as "Avatar: Fire and Ash," building anticipation for the main release.

Nolan, who directed, wrote, and produced the film alongside his wife Emma Thomas through their Syncopy banner, described Odysseus as "complicated, an amazing strategist and a very wily person." The production was shot entirely using new...