Universal has released the first look at Nolan's new film, with a photo of Matt Damon in character as Odysseus. The caption shared with the picture reads, "Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026."

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey immediately called out for glaring historical inaccuracy - Christopher Nolan’s new epic has released a first look at Matt Damon’s Odysseus character