Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChristopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's classic poem, features Matt Damon in the lead role of Odysseus. Nolan emphasised Damon's crucial role in the film's success, highlighting his ability to portray a complex character and effectively lead the cast during challenging shoots. The Independent described The Odyssey as Nolan's most ambitious film to date, showcasing numerous large-scale set pieces and groundbreaking visual effects. The film also garnered praise for performances from Tom Holland as Telemachus and Samantha Morton as Circe. The Odyssey is the first feature film to be shot entirely on IMAX film cameras and is set for release in cinemas on 17 July 2026. In fullChristopher Nolan on why The Odyssey would have failed without Matt DamonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Social media reactions are in for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem "The Odyssey," and critics so far are cheering the writer-director’s 13th film in his…

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey stars Matt Damon in the titular role, along with Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson. | Hollywood