The Odyssey (2026)

Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

Damon's Dedication: Matt Damon underwent a rigorous training regimen and diet, cutting gluten and reducing his weight to 167 pounds to portray a "lean but strong" Odysseus. He also grew a full beard for a year because Christopher Nolan wanted "the physicality of real hair".
Secretive Script: Keeping with Christopher Nolan's tradition, the plot details were heavily guarded, leading to rumors of the film being a vampire period piece or a reboot of Blue Thunder before the actual subject matter was revealed. Nolan later admitted to enjoying the rumor mill.
IMAX Innovation: The Odyssey utilizes brand new IMAX film cameras that are 30% quieter and lighter due to carbon fiber construction. These cameras allow for more shots and reduce sound issues on set, which is essential since Nolan dislikes using automatic dialogue replacement.
Real-World Inspiration: Nolan aimed to blend the fantastical with "tactile realism" by depicting the actions of the gods through natural phenomena, which were considered supernatural during the story's setting. He called this approach a "big breakthrough creatively".
Uncharted Territory: The production team scouted for filming locations where nothing had ever been filmed before, including a real-life cave and a castle accessible only by a two-kilometer hike. According to stunt performer James Newman, Nolan wanted to "feel like no one has ever touched ground here".