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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

The Odyssey ending explained: Who dies, who becomes king, and who is Athena?

Breaking down the epic that is The Odyssey

Total Film

The Odyssey changes: 16 differences between Christopher Nolan's movie and Homer's epic poem

The biggest difference between Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Homer's poem

Total Film

I wanted to love Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ but something is missing

Christopher Nolan's talent and ambition make 'The Odyssey' a worthy theatrical experience, regardless of its narrative shortcomings.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An epic but flawed trip to Hades and back

Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing...

Euronews

The Odyssey gets five-star sweep as critics hail ‘thrilling’ Christopher Nolan film as a ‘masterpiece’

Acclaimed British filmmaker might be set to repeat the success of ‘Oppenheimer’ – or surpass it

The Independent UK

The Odyssey Movie: Meaning, story, runtime and star-studded cast of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie is set for a July 17 release. The film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic about Odysseus's journey home. Filming occurred in diverse global locations using IMAX cameras for grand scale. Advance bookings show massive demand, especially for IMAX premium seats. Ticket prices are surprisingly high…

The Economic Times

The Odyssey review – Christopher Nolan’s massive, fearless adaptation is his best film to date

5/5 There are touches of ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Memento’ and even his Batman movies in this enormous condensing of the British filmmaker’s fixations, brought to life by a cast of seemingly thousands – but it’s the women (among them Anne Hathaway and Samantha Morton) who steal the show

The Independent UK

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'The Odyssey’ is the best movie of 2026 so far — and maybe topples my favorite Christopher Nolan film

"The Odyssey" is an instant classic and the best movie of 2026 so far. But this epic movie might also be the best film of Christopher Nolan's career.

Tom’s Guide

Zendaya leaves fans lost for words after stunning The Odyssey premiere with angelic feathered look

Zendaya plays the Greek goddess Athena in the forthcoming Christopher Nolan epic

The Independent UK

Tom Holland believes The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's 'most human' movie

The Odyssey star Tom Holland considers the historical epic to be the "most human" film ever directed by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

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5 films you didn't know were inspired by The Odyssey

As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the ancient Greek poem nears the big screen, here are some of the other movies that take inspiration from Homer's epic

Total Film

Spider-Man's Tom Holland thinks superhero movies can learn from The Odyssey and "improve" by "being more practical"

Exclusive: Tom Holland reveals the ways working on The Odyssey has shaped his thinking on filmmaking

Total Film

Actor Tom Holland apologises after meeting historian Tom Holland

Spider-Man star Tom Holland has apologised to historian Tom Holland over the confusion caused by their shared name during an appearance on the latter's podcast.

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Why Hollywood's Biggest Stars Have Landed In Mumbai This Week

Mumbai is witnessing one of its biggest Hollywood moments yet. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has arrived in India alongside leading stars Tom Holland and Matt Damon for the grand Indian premiere of The Odyssey. The visit is part of the film's global promotional campaign, placing Mumbai alongside cities like…

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The Guardian - UK

‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros

Christopher Nolan’s take on the Odyssey is set to break box-office records. What made the director so determined to adapt the ancient Greek epic? And why does a poem from 600BC hold a vice-like grip on pop culture?

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Christopher Nolan’s “Tone-Deaf” Defense Of ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Infuriates Fans: “Pure Hollywood Arrogance”

Christopher Nolan's latest comments on The Odyssey ignite fresh debate ahead of the film's release.

The Independent UK

An essential guide to the many characters in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

If you don’t know your Penelope from your Athena, this is for you

The Independent UK

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film

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The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan compares The Odyssey actor to Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight

The Oscar-winning director revealed the actor earned a spontaneous round of applause from the film crew

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Calls Tom Holland a 'Cuck' Over English Historian's 'Odyssey' X Post

Elon Musk reignites his feud with Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' by insulting historian Tom Holland, sparking online debate over the film's casting and perceived politics.

Total Film

The Odyssey beginner's guide: a complete roundup of the epic poem, how it's connected to the Iliad, and each character explained

Get up to speed on the Odyssey poem and the Trojan War before the Christopher Nolan movie arrives

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Why did Tom Holland find filming The Odyssey 'nostalgic and futuristic'?

Tom Holland felt the making of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey was "nostalgic and futuristic at the same time".

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hailed as a ‘filmmaking feast’ in first reactions

Film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026

The Independent UK

Tom Holland recounts Christopher Nolan’s unusual question about Zendaya’s Odyssey casting

Actor got to tell wife about her casting as goddess Athena

Cinemablend

Why Tom Holland Initially Thought He Was ‘S--tting The Bed’ While Filming The Odyssey With Christopher Nolan

Fortunately, that wasn't the case.

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