Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" faces significant online criticism regarding its casting and trailer content. Despite widespread dislikes on YouTube, early critical reviews are overwhelmingly positive and laudatory. The film's casting choices have sparked heated debates about historical accuracy and representation. However, audience curiosity appears strong, with ticket demand reportedly causing booking app issues. The movie's ultimate success will be determined by general audiences upon its July 17 release.

"The Odyssey" has begun its grand voyage.

Christopher Nolan's star-studded epic had its world premiere in London Monday, so what did people think?

The first reactions for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' are mostly raves.

Here's what those who just saw Christopher Nolan's epic are saying about the Universal film.

Cristopher Nolan's The Odyssey had its world premiere in London and Monday, and the first reactions from critics have now arrived on social media. | Hollywood

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is looking at the biggest box office start for a live-action film this year. | Hollywood

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been met with huge praise in critics' first reactions after the global premiere in London on Monday.

Film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026

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Christopher Nolan has become a serious box-office draw over the past two decades, and we only need to look to the past to see that.

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Fan backlash has been gathering over the hiring of black performers Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya and Travis Scott in an adaptation of a Greek epic.

Early reviews are praising Christopher Nolan’s new epic, but the conversation around its cast and source material is messier

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" faces significant online criticism regarding its casting and trailer content. Despite widespread dislikes on YouTube, early critical reviews are…

Christopher Nolan’s newest blockbuster film The Odyssey, with a star-studded line up including Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, hits the…

The Odyssey has received hate from those who have not seen the film yet, and Christopher Nolan is now commenting on the movement.

Tickets for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey are selling for as high as $500 with many shows in the US booked for weeks in advance. | Hollywood

Christopher Nolan says all the pre-release backlash against 'The Odyssey' is 'irrelevant' and he knows how to deal with it after Batman.

Christopher Nolan on big-budget pressure, finally conquering Ulysses and why The Odyssey, his highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s epic, deserves to be seen on the big screen