From the cast to the release date, here's everything to know about Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Christopher Nolan is tackling his next big blockbuster with an iconic tale: Homer's The Odyssey. On Dec.

Universal Pictures put the speculation to rest on Monday, announcing that director Christopher Nolan’s next film will be The Odyssey, based on Homer’s epic poem and a central story of Greek mythology.

“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 statement read.