The first official poster for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has begun appearing in theaters and has now been formally released online, giving fans an early glimpse into the visionary director’s long-awaited adaptation of Homer’s legendary epic.
In addition, a trailer for the film has recently been classified by regulatory boards, strongly indicating that its public debut is imminent, both in cinemas and across digital platforms.
Industry speculation suggests that the teaser will likely premiere alongside Jurassic World: Rebirth, another high-profile release from Universal Pictures, which is set to hit U.S. theaters on July 2.
Reports indicate that this initial trailer functions more as a brief teaser, running for just around 20 seconds. While details remain under wraps, fans are hopeful that this short preview will contain actual footage from the film rather than relying solely on stylized title cards or dramatic narration.
With excitement steadily building, all eyes are on what Nolan has in store with this ambitious reimagining of one of the greatest stories ever told, which is rumored to be Rated-R.
The Odyssey is set to make history as it will be the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX FILM cameras on 65mm IMAX film stock.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reimagines Homer’s classic with Matt Damon taking on the storied role of Odysseus, the battle-weary king of Ithaca whose journey home becomes a defining legend.
Damon leads an impressive ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Cosmo Jarvis, Corey Hawkins, Ryan Hurst, and Mia Goth—each actor bringing depth and intensity to Nolan’s bold adaptation.
Nolan not only directs but also adapts the screenplay, drawing fresh cinematic energy from Homer’s enduring epic.
The story follows Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the fall of Troy, a quest that stretches across ten arduous years filled with fantastical creatures, divine interventions, and tragic losses. While he fights to survive across distant lands and treacherous seas, his kingdom faces turmoil: in Ithaca, Queen Penelope and their son Telemachus endure the growing threat of unruly suitors eager to seize the throne in Odysseus’s absence.
A tale of endurance, identity, and fate, The Odyssey promises a sweeping cinematic experience grounded in myth and humanity.