Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Releases Prologue in IMAX
Christopher Nolan, a famous movie director, is making a new film called 'The Odyssey.'
It's based on an old Greek story about a king named Odysseus who tries to return home after a war.
Nolan is showing a 6-minute preview of the movie in special IMAX theaters starting December 12, 2025.
The full movie will come out on July 17, 2026.
This is the first movie ever shot entirely with IMAX cameras, making it very special.
Big stars like Matt Damon and Tom Holland are in the movie.
People can even buy tickets for the special IMAX showings a year before the movie comes out!
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will release a 6-minute prologue in 70mm IMAX theaters starting December 12, 2025.
The full-length trailer will be shown from December 19, 2025, ahead of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' screenings.
The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely using IMAX cameras, making it a historic cinematic experience.
The film is based on Homer's Greek epic and stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and others.
Universal has started selling tickets for select 70mm IMAX screenings a year before the film's July 17, 2026, release.
- Who
- Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal
- What
- Release of a 6-minute prologue for 'The Odyssey' in 70mm IMAX
- When
- Starting December 12, 2025, with full-length trailer on December 19, 2025; film release on July 17, 2026
- Where
- 70mm IMAX theaters, initially in the USA
- Why
- To build excitement and showcase the film's unique IMAX format
- Film Title
- The Odyssey
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Release Date
- July 17, 2026
- Prologue Length
- 6 minutes
- Format
- 70mm IMAX
- Main Cast
- Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal
- Source Material
- Homer's Greek epic
- Early Tickets
- Available for select 70mm IMAX screenings
