Hollywood, December 22, 2025: Fans of cinema are buzzing today as Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for The Odyssey, the highly awaited adaptation of Homer’s timeless Greek epic directed by Christopher Nolan.The intense two-minute preview highlights Matt Damon in the role of Odysseus, the resourceful king of Ithaca, as he navigates a grueling voyage home following the fall of Troy. Viewers get striking glimpses of massive sea storms, fierce combat scenes, and teasing shadows of legendary creatures, all captured with stunning visual grandeur.
The trailer underscores Nolan’s focus on grand-scale storytelling, blending raw human determination with mythical challenges.Coming off his acclaimed work on Oppenheimer, Nolan both wrote and directed this ambitious project, teaming up once again with cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and composer Ludwig Göransson.
The impressive lineup includes Tom Holland portraying Odysseus’s son Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as his loyal wife Penelope, along with standout performers like Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth.Excitement is already at fever pitch, with advance sales for premium IMAX 70mm screenings showing strong demand across major theater chains. An extended six-minute preview recently screened exclusively in select IMAX theaters, drawing praise for its immersive depiction of key moments like the famous Trojan Horse strategy.Shot entirely using advanced IMAX film cameras—a first for a major feature—The Odyssey aims to deliver Homer’s classic tale of adventure, cunning, and endurance on an unprecedented cinematic level.The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026. Expect more promotional material in the coming months as this potential summer standout builds momentum.
