'The Odyssey' Countdown Trailer Unleashes Christopher Nolan's Action Fantasy Epic

Matt Damon as Odysseus in The Odyssey Universal Pictures By Adele Ankers-Range Published Jul 1, 2026, 8:43 AM EDT Adele Ankers-Range is a senior writer at MovieWeb with additional bylines at IGN, Sideshow Collectibles, Screen Rant, and more. As an avid cinephile and physical media collector, she spends more time alphabetizing her collection than she would care to admit. The rest of her time is spent watching movies and TV shows, while also writing about them. She set about sharing her words with the world shortly after completing her bachelor's degree in Journalism, Film & Media Studies. She is proud to be part of the MovieWeb family, covering everything from release dates and casting announcements to trailers and fan theories. Inquiries: adele.ar@movieweb.com Sign in to your MovieWeb account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap A countdown trailer for Christopher Nolan 's highly anticipated mythic action epic The Odyssey has been released by Universal Pictures ahead of the movie's forthcoming theatrical release on Jul. 17, 2026. The footage lays out the central emotional and mythological stakes, while also offering a fresh look at the star-studded cast who will be bringing Homer's saga to the big screen. The high-profile adaptation stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside a stacked ensemble that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o (in a dual role), and many, many more .