Is The Odyssey teaser coming sooner than you think? Speculations explored

Over half a year since we learned about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey adaptation, we will finally get a glimpse into its mythical world. This Syncopy Inc. production, backed by Universal Pictures, has been one of the most talked-about Hollywood projects, acquiring a stellar cast like they are gems in its gauntlet. Bringing Homer's ancient poem to life, this Nolan film is one of the most anticipated films of 2026.

In February 2025, we got the first look at Matt Damon as Ithaca's legendary Greek king, Odysseus. The Oscar-winning scribe and star of Good Will Hunting was seen in a regal look, wearing a red-crested helmet and a grey cloak. The principal photography commenced in the same month across places from Morocco, Greece, Italy, and Iceland, and has reportedly continued in Scotland and Ireland.

Toward the end of June, we got a look at its leaked poster, which offers a sense of its dramatic scale and pathos with a tagline, 'Defy the Gods.' Now, we'll get a better understanding of what Nolan's interpretation looks and sounds like in the teaser. Per rumours, the first official teaser for The Odyssey is speculated to be shown before the screenings of Jurassic World: Rebirth, scheduled for a July 2 theatrical release.

What do we know about The Odyssey teaser?

The current speculations related to the first teaser for The Odyssey indicate that it will premiere during the Jurassic World: Rebirth screenings. Some sources suggest that it will be roughly 20 seconds long, while other sources believe it will be about a minute long. Both films share the distributor, which makes it seem all the more likely to happen.

Until then, here's what the IMAX-shot mythical film is about, according to its plot synopsis on IMDb:

"Follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife, Penelope."

Who is going to star in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?

It's not clear who plays whom in The Odyssey, apart from Matt Damon starring as Odysseus and Tom Holland as his son, Telemachus. No other details have been officially confirmed by the filmmaker or the distributor Universal Pictures, but a Greek Media publication has previously disclosed the following details about the cast and their characters:

Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Odysseus' wife, Spartacus' daughter, and Telemachus' mother
Charlize Theron as Circe, the Goddess of Sorcery
Benny Safdie as Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae
Lupita Nyong’o as Clytemnestra, Agamemnon's wife
Robert Pattinson as Hermes, messenger of the gods

We are yet to receive an official confirmation on these details. Until then, we know who else would be in the ensemble cast. It includes: