Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey To Premiere Six-Minute Prologue At 70mm IMAX Screenings

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan's forthcoming project, The Odyssey, is set to hit the screens on July 17, 2026. The action epic is shot entirely with IMAX cameras. The latest report states that a nearly six-minute prologue of The Odyssey will debut on IMAX 70mm screens on December 12. The special trailer will be attached to 70mm IMAX screenings of Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, and Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which are returning to select theatres for re-releases. 

According to Variety, the following weekend, a shorter full-length trailer of The Odyssey will be shown ahead of James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash screenings, starting December 19. This early preview is strategically planned to build the buzz around Nolan’s epic and offer a glimpse of it in the premium format.

Earlier, ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman screenings, a minute-long teaser of The Odyssey was shown, generating excitement among the fans.

The film tickets also went on sale for a limited time, on July 17, 2025, for select showtimes at theatres with IMAX 70mm screens. Those who failed to grab one can book regular tickets when they go on sale ahead of the film’s release.

About The Odyssey

An adaptation of ancient Greek poet Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Nolan's film has a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth.

The story revolves around Odysseus (played by Damon), King of Ithaca, and his 10-year-long journey back home after the Trojan War. Holland is playing Telemachus, Odysseus' son.

Nolan has also penned the script and produced it alongside his wife, Emma Thomas, under their banner Syncopy.

Nolan's last film was Cillian Murphy starrer Oppenheimer (2024), which won several awards at the 96th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Score and more.