Yes, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is still in production. In fact, I hear they’re just a bit over halfway through—and it’s already been nearly five months of filming.
Production on the film, which began in February, is now set to hit Scotland — prior to that they were in Morocco, Greece, Italy and Los Angeles. Locations still left to travel to include Ireland, Iceland and finally, the UK.
Stunt coordinator James Newman recently shared his experience working on “The Odyssey.”
They’re never going to make a movie like this again. I think it’s going to be an epic of all epics […] The coordinator came to us with scout pictures of locations, and it’s just all over Europe because Odysseus’ journey is crazy, it’s like 10 years long.
The Odyssey” doesn’t just flirt with the epic—it defines it. Homer’s 8th-century BCE poem spans gods, monsters, and a decade-long detour, and any attempt to bring it to screen practically demands a runtime that dares audiences to sit still for over three hours. For Nolan, it’s shaping up to be his boldest, most unhinged gamble yet.
The film reportedly has a budget of around $250M and will utilize brand-new, state-of-the-art IMAX cameras, with cinematography by Nolan’s go-to DP, Hoyte Van Hoytema.
While the film centers on Matt Damon’s portrayal of Odysseus, and his arduous journey home following the Trojan War, Nolan’s film has one of the most impressive casts in recent memory, including the likes of Damon, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal and Mia Goth.
“The Odyssey” is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. We might be getting a teaser trailer for it next month, potentially attached to showings of “Jurassic World Rebirth.”
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