Universal Pictures has finally shared the official photos from The Odyssey, the next epic drama from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan. The highly anticipated movie is slated to arrive in theaters on July 17, 2026.
Who is in the new The Odyssey images?
The first photo provides the audience with a first look at Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway‘s portrayal of Penelope, the queen of Ithaca and the wife of Odysseus. Behind her is Frankenstein star Mia Goth, who is revealed to be playing the role of Melantho, one of Penelope’s maids.
As for the second photo, it features Marvel vet Tom Holland as he takes on the role of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and Penelope. The Odyssey serves as Holland’s second high-profile movie for 2026, as he is also slated to reprise his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Both movies will debut in July 2026.
Described as a mythic action epic, the film is written and directed by Nolan based on the Greek poet Homer’s classic poem of the same name. This project marks the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s latest collaboration with Universal Pictures following the commercial and critical success of Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer biopic. The film is produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas.
The movie will be led by Matt Damon, who has been enlisted for the leading role of Greek hero Odysseus. The star-studded ensemble cast also includes Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and more.
In Homer’s original story, the character is introduced as the “king of Ithaca, who heads back home after the Trojan War. Presumed dead, Odysseus’ wife Penelope and son Telemachus contend with various suitors who compete for Penelope’s hand in Odysseus’ absence.”
(Source: Empire)
