Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: First Poster Revealed – “Defy the Gods”

The first poster for Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey has been revealed.

The film’s poster was placed on display at AMC Theatres and features a sculpted stone head, inspired by classical Greek art, symbolizing ancient mythology or gods. It also highlights that the film was “shot entirely with IMAX film cameras.” See it below.

A tagline, “Defy the Gods,” suggests a rebellion against divine power or fate. The first teaser trailer is expected to be released next week alongside Jurassic World: Rebirth. It is reported that the trailer will run between 16 and 20 seconds.

Here’s the plot details for The Odyssey:

The Odyssey will be a mythical action epic based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War.

Set in the 8th century BC, after the ten-year Trojan War, the Greek hero Odysseus travels from Troy to Ithaca via Africa and southern Europe. His journey lasts an additional ten years, during which he faces many dangers, and all of his crewmates are killed. In his absence, Odysseus is presumed dead, leaving his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, to deal with a group of unruly suitors competing for Penelope’s hand in marriage.

The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Zendaya as Athena, Lupita Nyong’o as Calypso, Robert Pattinson as Hermes, Charlize Theron as Circe, along with Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, and Nick E. Tarabay in undisclosed roles.

According to reports, The Odyssey is expected to be R-rated and will feature at least one intimate scene. An intimacy coordinator has also been hired to ensure the scene is handled appropriately.

The film is produced by Nolan alongside his producing partner and wife, Emma Thomas, under their Syncopy banner. The project will have a $250 million budget, making it one of Nolan’s most expensive films ever.

The Odyssey will be released in theaters and IMAX in the United States on July 17, 2026, by Universal Pictures.