Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey , doubtlessly one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, maintained a high level of secrecy while finding its cast, as revealed by one of the stars. Slated for release on July 17, 2026, this feature will be the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer director's take on the Greek myth, with his usual stunning visuals and a massive A-list cast.
The Odyssey 's cast includes Matt Damon in the lead role as Odysseus, as well as Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, and more. First-look images at The Odyssey from Empire have only recently confirmed which mythical figures some of the actors are playing.
With the reveal that Hathaway is in the role of Odysseus' wife Penelope,

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