Feature film · 2026
The Odyssey
Released
Christopher Nolan brings Homer’s voyage to the screen in a large-scale IMAX adaptation.
- Subject
- Homeric world · The return of Odysseus
- Producer
- Syncopy / Universal Pictures
ANCIENT WORLD · PRODUCTION RADAR
Released. Filming.
Coming next.
The ancient world, on screen and in the making.
Selected films and documentaries, from public release to the first announcement. Each entry separates what is known from what is still taking shape.
Editorial check · 11 September 2026Selected productions across the ancient Greek world and its mythology.
9 productions
Documentary · 2026
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Released
An archaeological journey into the emergence, workings and contradictions of Athenian democracy.
- Subject
- Classical Athens · Democracy
- Producer
- Yuzu Productions / Merit Motion Pictures / Anemon
Documentary · 2025
Army of Lovers
Released
Lefteris Charitos explores the Sacred Band of Thebes through archaeological and historical investigation.
- Subject
- Thebes · The Sacred Band
- Producer
- Anemon Productions / Epo-Film
Proposed feature film · Date to be announced
Alexander & Roxana
First announcements
Greece and Uzbekistan have discussed exploring a joint film about Alexander the Great and Roxana.
- Subject
- Alexander the Great · Central Asia
- Producer
- Production company not announced
Drama series in development · Date to be announced
300 — Prequel Series
In development
A proposed return to the world of 300, with a recent public update from Zack Snyder.
- Subject
- Sparta · Ancient Greek warfare
- Producer
- Warner Bros. Television / Zack Snyder involvement reported
Fantasy television series · 2026
Percy Jackson and the Olympians — Season 3
Awaiting release
The Titan’s Curse comes to television, with a Disney+ premiere announced for 20 November 2026.
- Subject
- Greek mythology in a modern setting · The Titan’s Curse
- Producer
- Executive producers include Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Rick Riordan
Fantasy television series · 2026
Percy Jackson and the Olympians — Season 2
Released
The second season completed its broadcast run in January 2026 and is available to stream.
- Subject
- Greek mythology in a modern setting
- Producer
- Executive producers include Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Rick Riordan
Documentary · 2026
Polychromia: Archaeology of Colors — Ancient Greece
Stage to confirm
Olivier Lemaître investigates the lost colours of ancient Greek art in a documentary listed by ARTE.
- Subject
- Ancient Greek art · Colour and reconstruction
- Producer
- Sequana Media Productions / NDR / NHK
Documentary series · 2025
Ancient Greece by Train
Released
Alice Roberts follows the railways and archaeological landscapes of Greece and Türkiye.
- Subject
- Ancient Greek civilisation · Greece and Türkiye
- Producer
- Steve Havers / Paul Heaney (listed producers)