Compiled by Eddie on 04/06/2026
There’s no doubt that even the most casual of cinemagoers will have The Odyssey on their watch radar and for good reason, Christopher Nolan doesn’t miss, and his newest big-scale effort should be one of his most ambitious yet.
A direct adaptation of Homer’s revered written work, The Odyssey looks set to be not only one of the years most talked about film but quite possibly one of the grandest works yet of the modern era.
Preaching to the choir, there’s a lot of reasons to be excited by The Odyssey’s impending release with 5 selections below profiling reasons to get off the couch and into the biggest screen available to your viewing pleasure come July.
Happy reading. See you at the movies!
5. 100% Pure Unadulterated IMAX
With a track record that may never be beaten in the IMAX realm, The Odyssey finds Nolan doing something no one before him has done, film an entire feature film entirely with IMAX cameras. Clocking in at close to 3 hours in runtime, The Odyssey is set to provide hardcore and casual IMAX fans with an experience that will need to be seen to be believed.
Find out more about this history making feat in the article below –
Christopher Nolan Explains Filming ‘Odyssey’ Entirely With Imax Cameras
4. The Year’s Best Cast
It’s hard to imagine a better cast being assembled in the near future than the one Nolan has managed to wrangle for his big-budget adaptation.
With Matt Damon on lead duties there’s support from the likes of Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and even Travis Scott, making this one of the most stacked cast lists in the modern era.
Getting to witness such a talented list of performers bring Nolan’s vision to life should be an unforgettable experience.
Hear more about Nolan’s cast of champions here –
The ‘Odyssey’ Cast is Insanely Stacked | GQ
3. Practical Filmmaking at its Best
A long-term proponent of practical filmmaking where possible, think hospitals exploding in The Dark Knight or Aeroplane heists in Tenet, The Odyssey will be testing Nolan’s love for practical filmmaking to its limits, creating a viewing experience that transcends the usual CGI heavy blockbuster offerings that usually come our way.
There’s something about practical effects and filmmaking smarts that just can’t be denied or bettered no matter the alternatives.
Nolan’s use of practical filmmaking in The Odyssey’s production is discussed below –
2. Nolan Goes Fantasy
His dabbled in fantastical elements before to various degrees in the likes of The Prestige, Tenet and his Dark Knight series but The Odyssey will see a different side to Nolan’s directing that we’ve never seen before.
Adapting Homer’s revered work himself, Nolan isn’t shying away from the more fanciful elements of the famed text, meaning we should be in for a real cinematic treat throughout our epic journey.
Gain an insight into The Odyssey’s fantasy ingredients here –
‘The Odyssey’ Does 1 Thing That Christopher Nolan Has Never Done Before in His Career
1. Ludwig Göransson
Returning once more to collaborate with Nolan after their Oscar winning success on Oppenheimer and himself fresh of another Oscar win for his stunning work scoring horror hit Sinners, composer Ludwig Göransson should be well on his way to unleashing something special for us all once more in the world of The Odyssey.
Music has always played such a major part in Nolan’s works and has helped them find a whole life of their own, one suspects Göransson’s work here could end up being an all-timer up there with the best of Nolan’s collaborations in his storied career.
Not a lot is known about what we should expect from The Odyssey’s score but there’s a hint we should expect big things based off this chat –
The Odyssey Soundtrack Gets an Update From Ludwig Göransson
Are you excited for The Odyssey? What are your viewing plans? Already got tickets? Let me know in the comments below!
The Odyssey releases in Australian cinemas on July 16th
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