Universal Pictures has announced a target release date for the trailer of *The Odyssey*, the highly anticipated film directed by Christopher Nolan. The trailer is expected to debut in cinemas ahead of the theatrical release of *Avatar: Fire and Ash* on December 19, 2024. This news follows the recent unveiling of a teaser during screenings of *Jurassic World Rebirth*.
Scheduled to hit theaters on July 17, 2026, *The Odyssey* has already generated significant buzz. According to reports from World of Reel, Universal Pictures has invested approximately $250 million in this project, marking it as Nolan’s most expensive film to date. The film is described as a mythic action epic, drawing inspiration from the classic poem by the Greek poet Homer.
In this latest venture, Nolan collaborates once again with Universal Pictures, following the success of the critically acclaimed biopic *Oppenheimer*, which featured Cillian Murphy. The production is co-produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas, ensuring a high level of artistic integrity.
Leading the cast is Matt Damon, who takes on the iconic role of Odysseus, the Greek hero returning home after the Trojan War. The ensemble cast is impressive, featuring notable actors such as Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, and Will Yun Lee.
The story of *The Odyssey* centers on Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who faces numerous challenges on his journey home. Believed to be dead, Odysseus’ wife Penelope and son Telemachus must grapple with suitors vying for Penelope’s hand during his absence.
As anticipation builds for both the trailer and the film itself, fans of Nolan and epic storytelling alike can look forward to what promises to be a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation of a timeless classic.