has officially been announced by Universal Pictures. In a surprise piece of news, the film will be an adaptation of a literary classic.
In an announcement on social media, Universal Pictures revealed that Nolan’s next movie will be an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.
The film is described as a “mythic action epic” that’s been shot across the world and will utilize “brand new IMAX film technology.” “Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” reads Universal’s post. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.” Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology.
The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
The Odyssey is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet who is also credited as the author of the Iliad, and who is often seen as one of the most influential and important authors in human history.