There’s nothing we love greater than a sub-sub-substyle, and Christopher Nolan‘s much-anticipated subsequent movie, “The Odyssey,” is already placing a significant stake (or a big-ass sword?) in its explicit designation: it’s “a mythic motion epic,” and now that we’ve lastly received a take a look at its first trailer, it’s onerous to argue with that.
Primarily based on Homer’s “foundational saga” (as in, you learn it in class and possibly didn’t fairly jibe with it, however all that’s about to very a lot change), Nolan’s newest was shot fully utilizing IMAX cameras, and its unimaginable scope is already on show, even in only a two-minute look. This primary look leans on the inherent drama and ache of the titular odyssey, together with just a few chilling deaths and a better take a look at the management on show by our major hero.
The movie stars Matt Damon as as Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero who spends a decade making an attempt to return dwelling after combating within the Trojan Struggle. The solid additionally options Tom Holland as Odysseus’ son Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as his spouse Penelope, and Mia Goth as Melantho. The movie additionally stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, and Elliot Web page in at present undisclosed roles (although Jennifer Lawrence joked to us that Pattinson is taking part in one of many sirens).
The characteristic is billed as a reimagining of the long-lasting Greek epic about hero Odysseus who spends a decade making an attempt to return dwelling after combating within the Trojan Struggle. Homer’s “Odyssey” is believed to have been compiled across the eighth century B.C.E.
Earlier this 12 months, Nolan informed Empire journal concerning the many components that gas the movie. “As a filmmaker, you’re searching for gaps in cinematic tradition, issues that haven’t been finished earlier than. And what I noticed is that every one of this nice mythological cinematic work that I had grown up with — Ray Harryhausen motion pictures and different issues — I’d by no means seen that finished with the form of weight and credibility that an A-budget and an enormous Hollywood, IMAX manufacturing may do.”
And, sure, you’ll be able to already purchase tickets for it proper now.
Common will launch “The Odyssey” in theaters in every single place on July 17, 2026. Watch the brand new trailer beneath.
