Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic film The Odyssey has earned strong early reviews ahead of its theatrical release on July 17, 2026.
The movie adapts Homer's Greek epic detailing Odysseus's decade-long journey home to Ithaca.
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According to reports from the Guardian and the Independent, the production features an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland.
First Feature Shot Entirely on IMAX Film
The film stands out as the first feature shot entirely on IMAX film cameras.
Critics described the film as "staggering" in early reviews reported by the Independent.
Reviewers lauded the production as Nolan's largest project to date, highlighting its massive set pieces.
"A filmmaking feast," added critics regarding the scale of the adaptation.
The film incorporates massive scale elements, including thousands of extras, 5,300 costumes, and extensive open-sea filming.
Nolan maintained his signature commitment to utilizing authentic practical effects throughout the production.
"Creating a world that feels as real as a contemporary movie set anywhere in our modern world," said Nolan.
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To achieve this realism, crews built multiple 10-meter-high wooden horses and a 12-meter animatronic puppet.
Production occurred across Greece, Morocco, Iceland, Italy, Scotland, and the United States.
"I was intrigued by the idea of a Hollywood studio taking on the biggest of stories, with a top-level budget, a top-level cast, and pouring all the techniques and resources of a massive Hollywood production into this world," said Nolan.
Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema shot over two million feet of film.
They engineered new technology to handle the heavy cameras and muffle equipment noise during filming.
"For me, it has been a long-held dream to do an entire film in IMAX," said Nolan.
The filmmaker recalled his childhood visits to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry watching Omnimax presentations.
"I would wonder: what if you did a fictional film that way? Not just a great documentary … what if you made a Hollywood action film that way?"
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said Nolan.
