Cast of The Odyssey (2026)

Last Modified Dec 25, 2024 03:32 EST
Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Christopher Nolan (Source: Syncopy Films BTS of Tenet)


The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem from Ancient Greece, will be Christopher Nolan's next movie and will be released on July 17, 2026, through Universal. Universal made the announcement on its X [formerly Twitter] account. According to the studio, "new IMAX film technology will be used to shoot the film all over the world."


Zendaya, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Anne Hathaway are among the confirmed cast members of the movie. The film’s shooting will reportedly begin in early 2025, with the release date set to be July 17, 2026.


Confirmed cast of The Odyssey (2026)


Zendaya


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Zendaya (Source: Instagram)


The American actress and singer Zendaya is set to appear in the upcoming Nolan film. Her role is yet to be disclosed.


Zendaya is among the most popular American actresses of the decade. She has won a Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmys. She was honored as one of the 100 most influential individuals in the world by Time in 2022.


Tom Holland


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Tom Holland (Source: Instagram)


The popular British actor Thomas Stanley Holland, better known as Tom Holland, is one of the confirmed cast members in the movie.


Holland, famous for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel cinematic universe, has won three Saturn Awards and a BAFTA Award. In 2019, he was recognized among Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe.


Anne Hathway


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Anne Hathaway (Source: Instagram)


The American actress Anne Jacqueline Hathaway, better known as Anne Hathaway will appear in the film. Her role is yet to be disclosed.


Anne Hathaway is among the most popular American actresses. She was listed on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list in 2009, and her films have made over $6.8 billion globally. She has won an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a British Academy Film Award. In 2015, she was one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.


Matt Damon


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Matt Damon in Interstellar (Source: Screengrab from the movie)


The American actor, film producer, and screenwriter Matthew Paige Damon, better known as Matt Damon, will also be featured in the film. Damon had worked previously with the director Christopher Nolan in Interstellar as well as Oppenheimer.


In 2007, Forbes named him one of the most bankable celebrities, and in 2010, he was among the highest-grossing actors in history. Along with nominations for three British Academy Film Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, he has won numerous accolades and has been nominated for two Golden Globes and an Academy Award.


Robert Pattinson


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022) (Source: Screengrab from the movie)


The English actor Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson, better known as Robert Pattinson, will also be among the other famous cast in the movie. His role isn’t yet disclosed. He has worked previously with Christopher Nolan in Tenet.


Pattinson is one of the highest-paid artists in the world and is well-known for his roles in both indie and big studio projects. He became well-known throughout the world as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga movie series (2008–2012), which brought in over $3.3 billion at the box office. Time named him one of the 100 most influential persons in the world in 2010, while Forbes named him one of the Celebrity 100.


Charlize Theron


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Charlize Theron (Source: Instagram)


The South African and American actress and producer Charlize Theron will also be featured in the film. Theron is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world and has won many awards, such as the Golden Globe and Academy Awards. She was listed as one of the 100 most important individuals in the world by Time in 2016. Acting in Hollywood movies like The Devil's Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998), and The Cider House Rules (1999) pushed Theron to international fame in the 1990s.


Lupita Nyong’o


Cast of The Odyssey (2026)
Lupita Nyong'o (Source: Instagram)


Actress Lupita Amondi Nyong'o, better known as Lupita Nyong’o is also among the confirmed cast members of the film.


Her portrayal of Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero movie Black Panther (2018) and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), helped Nyong'o advance her career. Along with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award, she has won additional awards, including an Academy Award and a Daytime Emmy Award.


FAQs about The Odyssey

Yes, The Odyssey film (2016) is based on Homer’s epic Odyssey.


The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan will be released on July 17th, 2026.


Not much is known of the plot of The Odyssey, However, Universal Studios released the given statement on their official X handle about the movie: “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.”


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