Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sets November Digital Release
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a movie based on Homer’s epic poem.
It tells the story of Odysseus trying to get home after the Trojan War.
The movie first played in cinemas and had a very successful run.
It earned nearly USD 124 million in North America during its opening weekend.
Worldwide ticket sales reached USD 1.352 billion.
This made it the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, according to Universal Pictures.
People will be able to buy or rent it digitally on November 17.
Physical copies on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD will also be released that day.
The Odyssey will arrive on premium video on demand on November 17, four months after its theatrical release.
Universal Pictures will release 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD editions on the same day.
The film earned nearly USD 124 million from 3,919 North American theatres during its opening weekend.
The Odyssey has reached USD 1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine as the highest-grossing R-rated film.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and other ensemble cast members.
- Who
- The film was written and directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, among others.
- What
- The Odyssey will be released for digital purchase and rental, alongside physical-media editions.
- When
- November 17, four months after the film’s theatrical release in July.
- Where
- Digital platforms expected to carry the film include Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube Movies & TV.
- Why
- The digital and physical release follows the film’s record-breaking theatrical run.
- Digital release date
- November 17
- Physical formats
- 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD
- Opening weekend
- Nearly USD 124 million from 3,919 North American theatres
- Worldwide gross
- USD 1.352 billion
- Previous R-rated record holder
- Deadpool & Wolverine, with USD 1.338 billion worldwide
- Main character
- Matt Damon plays Odysseus, King of Ithaca
- Source cited
- Variety