Christopher Nolan's next film is an adaptation of "Homer's Odyssey".

I don't think any filmmaker right now (perhaps Terrence Malick) has as many eyes as there are on Christopher Nolan's next project after “Oppenheimer”.

After many months of false rumours about the plot of Nolan's next film, Universal finally posted that Nolan is adapting “Homer's Odyssey” as his next project. The film is being described as a “mythic action epic shot across the world,” using brand new IMAX film technology, that follows the tale of Odysseus and his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.

Homer’s ancient Greek poem tackled the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his turbulent journey home after the Trojan War. If Nolan sticks to the source material, there will be encounters with Cyclops, Sirens, and witch-goddesses. Homer’s themes of heroism, loyalty, betrayal, and the spiritual will also be kept in the screenplay.

The cast for this one will be an ensemble of A-list actors: Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o. There have also been rumors of additional names being announced in the coming weeks.

Production on the globe-trotting film is set to begin in January. Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.