Christopher Nolan's cinematic universe is preparing for its next big milestone. The British director presented the new trailer of s u thirteenth feature film, “The Odyssey”, a monumental scale production that promises to redefine the genre of historical epics.

The trailer, distributed by Universal Pictures, offers a shocking look at the tortuous journey of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) after the Trojan War.

The trailer not only stands out for its visual feature, recorded entirely with state-of-the-art IMAX technology, but also for revealing key scenes such as the siege of the Trojan Horse and the confrontation with mythological creatures such as the Cyclops Polyphemus.

The film has a cast that has been rated as one of the most ambitious of the decade. Accompanying Damon in the p appel the wily king of Ithaca, we find Anne Hathaway as the faithful Penelope and Tom Holland as his son, Telemachus.

The trailer also allows us to see for the first time Zendaya as the goddess Athena, protector of the hero, and Charlize Theron in the role of the nymph Calypso.

The cast is completed with figures of the caliber of Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo. According to sources production, Nolan has had a budget of 250 million dollars, making it the most expensive film of his career to date.

When will it hit theaters?

The waiting for Nolan fans already has an expiration date. “The Odyssey” will be released worldwide on July 17,2026. This date is no coincident, since the film will competite direct ly at the box office with other big releases of the summer, consolidating itself as Universal Pictures' strongest bet to dominate the awards season and global grossing.  

With a narrative that mixes fidelity to the original works of Homer with the visual and technical style that characterizes the director, “The Odyssey” is perfi not just as a box-office hit, but as an immersive cinematic experience that seeks to sell out IMAX theaters months before its debut.