The Odyssey

The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and his encounters with mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan responded to criticism surrounding his adaptation of Homer’s epic. Online debate has centered on the film’s casting choices, as well as the use of American accents and modern dialogue in its trailers.