The Odyssey 2026 Review

Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious films of the decade. It is an adaptation of the ancient Greek epic about Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. Nolan has chosen to film it entirely on IMAX 70 millimeter, which signals a commitment to old-school cinematic craft and massive scale.

The cast is exceptional. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, joined by Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway. Early footage and production details suggest that this will be a visual experience on the level of Oppenheimer but with mythic storytelling and larger-than-life fantasy elements.

The film’s strength lies in its combination of familiar myth and Nolan’s obsession with time, space, and endurance. Expect vast seascapes, monstrous encounters, and emotionally charged family moments when Odysseus struggles to return home.

The only concern is the same one that faces every Nolan epic. Can the emotional heart keep up with the spectacle? The risk is that the technical mastery and large scale may overshadow character depth.

Even so, The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. It promises to bring the grandeur of classic Hollywood adventure back to theaters with practical effects, majestic imagery, and a sense of wonder rarely seen today.

If Nolan balances the visual scale with genuine human emotion, this could become both a critical and cultural landmark. It looks like a true big-screen event, a reminder that cinema can still feel epic, timeless, and deeply human all at once.