Adapted from Homer’s legendary Greek epic, The Odyssey follows King Odysseus as he struggles to return home to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War while encountering mythical creatures and dangerous challenges along the way.
Matt Damon leads the cast as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway as Penelope. The ensemble also includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie and Himesh Patel.
Beyond its opening weekend, the film faces a significant commercial target. Michael currently leads the global box office in 2026 with nearly USD 1 billion in worldwide earnings. To become the year’s highest-grossing release, The Odyssey will likely need to cross the USD 900 million to USD 1 billion mark during its theatrical run. With strong advance bookings, positive critical reception and Nolan’s global fan base, the film appears well-positioned to compete for that milestone.