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The Odyssey

Released · 2026

Homeric & Mycenaean · Greek Mythology

Christopher Nolan brings Homer’s voyage to the screen in a large-scale IMAX adaptation.

Official The Odyssey poster with an armed warrior beneath a burning Trojan horse
The Odyssey — official poster. Universal Pictures / Syncopy · Image source

The production story

The Odyssey follows the homeward journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War. Christopher Nolan’s adaptation is produced by Syncopy and distributed by Universal Pictures.

The film has already reached cinemas. Earlier reports of location work belong to its completed production, rather than an ongoing shoot. This entry follows its release history and distinguishes it from projects still being prepared.

Known filming locations

Completed filming took place in Greece, Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Scotland and the United States, according to the Associated Press. No new filming schedule is confirmed in the sources reviewed.

Developments

  1. 14 July 2026

    The Associated Press describes the completed shoot across six countries. Source ↗

  2. 17 July 2026

    Theatrical release date listed by Universal Pictures. Source ↗

Further viewing and context

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Related Archaeopolis expertise

Armour, helmets and material culture for heroic stories inspired by the Mycenaean world. Historical references can inform a Homeric adaptation without treating myth as a literal reconstruction.

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For adaptations of Odysseus’s bow and archery scenes:

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