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‘An absolute triumph’: first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey are ecstatic

Following the film’s premiere, critics are already calling the historical epic a best picture Oscar contender. Here’s what they had to say

The Guardian - UK

The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

It's time to get very excited for The Odyssey

Total Film

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".

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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

Matt Damon: 'The Odyssey feels like six or seven movies in one'

Hollywood actor Matt Damon is convinced The Odyssey feels like "six or seven movies in one" because the blockbuster was filmed across so many different locations.

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First Reactions To The Odyssey Are Here, And Christopher Nolan Fans Are Gonna Want To Read These Comments

The Oppenheimer follow-up is almost here!

Cinemablend

Tom Holland feared Christopher Nolan hated his performance in The Odyssey after repeated ‘cut’ calls

Tom Holland has revealed he feared he had made a disastrous start to filming The Odyssey before learning Christopher Nolan's frequent interruptions were simply due to the limitations of IMAX cameras.

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Zendaya wears shimmering white outfit at The Odyssey premiere in Leicester Square

The epic fantasy action film, written by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey

Evening Standard

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: cinematic storytelling on an epic scale

A star-studded cast, thousands of extras and two million feet of IMAX film … the story behind The Odyssey shows why only Christopher Nolan could have made it

The Guardian - UK

From epic adventures to bittersweet homecomings, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey speaks differently to each generation

Amid bloody battles and wild oceans, the film’s heart is deeply human, capturing how the passing of time changes us and our perception of what really matters

The Guardian - UK

From Matt Damon to Zendaya, meet the all-star cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

The legendary film-maker has brought together a collection of Hollywood powerhouses for what has to be the cinematic event of the summer

The Guardian - UK

Matt Damon hails Sir Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 'world'

Matt Damon has heaped praise on Sir Christopher Nolan, the director of The Odyssey.

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'The Odyssey' actor Matt Damon reveals Hollywood's biggest stars turned down the role before him: 'They all passed,' jokes Nolan; Watch

Matt Damon joked during a promotional interview for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey that he landed the lead role only after Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and five other A-listers had passed on it. Nolan played along, quipping that Damon was essentially the last option, drawing laughter from the cast…

The Economic Times

Why Tom Holland was convinced Christopher Nolan hated his performance in The Odyssey

Actor plays Odysseus’s son Telemachus in forthcoming retelling of Homer's Greek epic

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Evening Standard

Zendaya embraces Grecian theme for The Odyssey photocall

The Odyssey also stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Matt Damon, and Robert Pattinson.

The Guardian - UK

My very own Greek Odyssey: a sailing trip to the island of Ithaca

A quest for the settings that inspired Homer – and Hollywood’s latest blockbuster – turned into a personal voyage of discovery

The Guardian - UK

‘If you see one movie this year’: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey set to storm the box office

The summer’s most anticipated film will raise epic questions about culture wars, classics and the nature of film-making

Tom’s Guide

Prime Video just added 69 new movies and shows — here are the 5 I’m streaming first

Prime Video just added 69 movies and shows at the beginning of July 2026. Here are the five I'd recommend streaming right now.

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The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Fame is really strange. One day you're not famous, and then the next day you are, and the odd thing is...' - Oscar-winning script writer and actor of Good Will Hunting and The Martian reveals the reality of celebrity life

Matt Damon shared a candid perspective on fame, describing it as a 'strange' phenomenon. He highlighted the disconnect between external recognition and internal reality, noting that while public perception shifts dramatically overnight, personal values and daily concerns remain unchanged.

What Hi-Fi?

The Odyssey is almost here – but what do all the different formats mean?

Let’s demystify the options

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Matt Damon didn't receive any special treatment on The Odyssey

Despite playing the lead role, Matt Damon didn't receive "special treatment" on the set of The Odyssey.

Evening Standard

Matt Damon says making The Odyssey was ‘more like an expedition than a film’

The star has opened up about the experience on the set of on the highly anticipated film.

Cinemablend

‘It Was Pungent.’ Matt Damon And Christopher Nolan On One Odyssey Scene That Was A 'Dank' Mess

Well, this certainly sounds like an adventure.

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey 'to swerve influencer screenings'

Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film The Odyssey is expected to skip influencer screenings next month, ahead of the movie being released on July 17th in the UK and US.

Total Film

Christopher Nolan says "in Star Wars terms" Matt Damon's Odysseus is more Han Solo than Luke Skywalker

Odysseus is "a very complex character," says Christopher Nolan

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