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Ulysses challenges the Gods in the new trailer for The Odyssey

ByLeila July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

“The King of Ithaca will return…”

The excitement is building!

Two weeks before the theatrical release of The OdysseyUniversal studio has released a brand new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Homeric epic, with new images focusing mainly on Matt Damon in the role of Ulysses, King of Ithaca, who defies the Gods as he tries to return home…

The film is on the cover of the latest issue (575) of Première, currently on newsstands.

The Odyssey will be Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film. The filmmaker wrote the screenplay, adapted from Homer’s ancient poem, and produced it alongside Emma Thomas via their company Syncopy. Universal Pictures is responsible for distribution.

The film will also feature Zendaya in the role of Athena, goddess of wisdom; and Charlize Theron as Circe, goddess of magic. The impressive cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Will Yun Lee, Mia Goth, Jimmy Gonzales, Elliot Page and Jovan Adepo, among dozens of other performers bringing the characters from the epic poem to life.

The Odyssey will be released on IMAX® screens and will be released in theaters throughout France on July 15, 2026.

Leila

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