The Odyssey

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Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way.

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Reinvigorating an ancient adventure with majestic sweep and sterling work by its colossal ensemble, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey imbues myth with primal human feeling.

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Alison Willmore

New York Magazine/Vulture

1h

The result is something that’s splendid and sprawling while remaining insulated from major emotions.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

3h

4/4

Masterpiece is a puny word to describe this epic since everything great about director Christopher Nolan is shining in it. Oscar is coming for this cinema colossus, from a career-best Matt Damon to sights and sounds that will knock you sideways.

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

5h

Violations of the decree by humans and monsters fuel much of the drama in this transfixing adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, a spectacle of magic, devotion, crushing pain and extreme brawn set 3,000 years ago. It’s the blockbuster of the summer.

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Brandon Avery

Just My Opinion Reviews

4m

8/10

Even though this is not my favorite Nolan film, I cannot wait to see it again and eventually add it to my personal 4K Blu-ray IMAX collection when it becomes available.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

21m

B+

This cinematic adaptation of Homer’s epic poem is an absolute spectacle — with Nolan and a mostly superb cast bringing the story to life in epic fashion.

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Matt Rodriguez

Shakefire

23m

5/5

The Odyssey is a sprawling epic in every sense of the word as it traverses genres, time periods, and techniques to produce not only one of the best films of the year but also one of the best of Nolan's filmography.

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TheDondada

17m

Great visuals. Best visuals I’ve seen in a movie.

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Matthew C

18m

excellent action, storytelling, and cinematography

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CinephilePats

21m

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a cinematic masterpiece that completely blew me away. From the opening Trojan Horse sequence—with its tense, claustrophobic buildup inside the massive wooden structure and the explosive chaos of the sack of Troy—to the sweeping, heart-wrenching journey home, every scene is crafted with breathtaking ambition and precision. Now for the acting it’s just phenomenal throughout. Matt Damon embodies Odysseus with raw intensity, vulnerability, and cunning that carries the film’s emotional core. Anne Hathaway shines as Penelope, delivering quiet strength and layered resolve in the Ithaca scenes and the powerful reunion. Tom Holland brings youthful energy and determination as Telemachus, while the supporting cast—including standout turns by Samantha Morton as Circe, Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as Calypso, and Robert Pattinson—elevates every encounter.

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Trever

22m

This is why we go to the movies.

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Amanda

27m

An incredible movie, and above all, Tom Holland's performances.

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Frederick

30m

a true epic film love Christopher Nolan s films see it on the big screen

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Synopsis

Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Producer: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Syncopy, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Violence and Some Language)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 2h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital