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3 days ago
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Christopher Nolan's Epic ‘The Odyssey' Teaser Trailer Leaks Online
The hotly anticipated first trailer for Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, has been released into the wild. Universal has placed the trailer for the film — billed as a 'mythic action epic' — in front of Jurassic Park Rebirth, which has its first screenings Tuesday evening. More from The Hollywood Reporter BTS Slate Spring 2026 Return With New Music and World Tour Jennifer Aniston to Star in 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' Series at Apple TV+ Glen Powell Is Desperate to Win a Killer Competition Show in 'The Running Man' Trailer The trailer wasn't officially released online. Nolan prefers his trailers to be a cinematic experience, and the first teaser trailer for his Oscar-winning 2023 blockbuster Oppenheimer likewise debuted only in theaters. Yet, unfortunately for Universal and Nolan, smartphones exist. So almost immediately, the trailer popped up on X (and the resulting video is, needless to say, less than cinematic in quality). The Hollywood Reporter is not linking to the leaked trailer, though there's a description of it below. Releasing the trailer so early is a bit unusual, as The Odyssey is still filming and not being released until July of next year. But given that the new Jurassic World film is expected to open to at least $100 million at the box office and represents Universal's biggest and safest bet on its release docket for months, coupling Jurassic with the first push for Nolan's big event film makes sense. Since the adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem isn't finished, it's perhaps no surprise the resulting trailer is very much a teaser. The teaser opens with shots of a dark ocean along with the voiceover: 'Darkness. Zeus' law smashed to pieces. I'm without a king since my master died. He knew it was an unwinnable war. And then, somehow, he won it.' Then the trailer shows a scene with Tom Holland as Odysseus' son Telemachus having a conversation with an as-yet-unnamed character played by Jon Bernthal. 'I have to find out what happened to my father,' Telemachus says, to which Bernthal's character says loudly to a room, 'Who has a story about Odysseus? You? You have a story? Some say he's rich. Some say he's poor. Some said he perished. Some said he's imprisoned.' Then the trailer shows driftwood at sea with a man laying on it — presumably Matt Damon as the Greek king. In addition, the celebrity-filled cast includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Mia Goth. The Odyssey has a budget of $250 million, which will make it the most expensive film of Nolan's career. It will be shot entirely using Imax cameras, making it the first film with a major scope to do so. While one is tempted to use the word 'gamble' to describe the project, the billion-dollar success of Nolan's atomic energy biopic a couple years back proved yet again he's one of the few directors who can reliably open a film, and The Odyssey's epic scope and star-filled cast should prove a major draw. The classic story follows the king of Ithaca as he undertakes a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. The original story has Odysseus encountering a succession of mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, the enchantress Circe, and travels to the Underworld. Filming got underway in February at locations in Greece, Morocco and Italy. The film is slated to be released July 17, 2026. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Solve the daily Crossword
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Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey' Sells Out in Imax 70MM a Year Ahead of Film's Release
Well, that didn't take long. A full year before the release of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, tickets went on sale to see the Universal event pic film in Imax 70mm film — the filmmaker's preferred format — at 25 or 26 locations over the July 17-19 weekend, in addition to Thursday afternoon screenings on July 16. Nolan's take on the classic Greek myth — starring Matt Damon as the eternal hero Odysseus — is being shot entirely on Imax film cameras, a first for a commercial feature. More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office: 'Superman' Leaps Past $300M Globally, Nears $200M Domestically Trump Reacts to 'Late Show' Ending: "I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired" Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon Shocked Over CBS' Decision to End 'Late Show': "F*** You and All Your Sheldons" Imax officially announced the special offer on its social feed at midnight Thursday ET. Within an hour, 95 percent of seats were snapped up, according to exhibition sources, repping about a total of $1.5 million in sales, despite a relatively small pool of seats. As the night and day unfolded, there were reports of tickets being resold on eBay and other sites for anywhere between $300 and $400, compared to an average retail price of $25-$28, said one source. By all accounts, it's the first time in history that tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's opening. The title is a follow-up to Nolan's Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, which did huge business in Imax theaters. There are roughly 16 Imax sites in the U.S. that are part of the offering as of now. The July 17-19 weekend and preview showings are already entirely sold out at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City, the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood and the Regal Irvine Spectrum in Orange County. Elsewhere in California, 77mm seats are almost gone at Imax locations in San Francisco, Dublin and Ontario. Elsewhere across the country, other sell-out Imax cinemas are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Buford, Georgia; Indianapolis; Grand Rapids, Michigan; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; and Dallas. High-profile locations in Canada, where Imax is headquartered, quickly sold out, including the Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga Square and the Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan, both in Toronto. Across the Atlantic, London's famous BFI Imax is sold out, as is London's Science Museum Imax auditorium. Seats are also almost gone in Imax's theater in Melbourne, Australia, as well as a location in the Czech Republic. Imax screens ponied up more than $190 million of Oppenheimer's total global gross of $975.8 million, or 20 percent. The Odyssey has a net budget of $250 million, which will make it the most expensive film of Nolan's career. The improbable blockbuster success of the atomic energy biopic Oppenheimer proved yet again why Nolan is one of the few directors who can reliably deliver an all-audience event film, and The Odyssey's epic scope and A-list cast should prove a major draw. In addition to Damon, the film stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Mia Goth. The classic story follows the king of Ithaca as he undertakes a long and perilous journey home to his wife Penelope following the Trojan War. His challenges are many as he spends years encountering a succession of mythical beings, including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, the enchantress Circe, and travels to the Underworld. The first teaser trailer for Nolan's event pic debuted exclusively in theaters in front of Universal's Jurassic World Rebirth, which opened over the Fourth of July corridor to huge numbers and continues to be a major draw. Releasing the trailer so early is a bit unusual, considering that The Odyssey is still filming, but an all-audience tentpole such as Rebirth provided an opportunity Universal and Nolan's team couldn't pass up, even if the teaser was leaked online. Word of the advance ticket sales were also leaked when certain theater chains jumped the gun and posted notices that tickets would go on sale for the select 70mm screenings July 17. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Tickets Sold Out A Year In Advance
Last Updated: Within an hour of the announcement, 95% of tickets for The Odyssey were snapped up by fans. Christopher Nolan's magnum opus, The Odyssey, is one of the most anticipated projects of next year. Currently in production, the film has already generated an immense buzz for its star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and more. In an unprecedented move, the first tickets to The Odyssey went on sale a year before its scheduled release on July 17, 2026. Fans were given the chance to secure tickets for the film's opening weekend, from 16 to 19 July 2026, in IMAX 70mm format at approximately 25 to 26 locations. It included an option to buy tickets for special Thursday afternoon screenings slated for July 16, preceding the main weekend debut. Within an hour of the announcement, 95 per cent of tickets were snapped up, amassing about a total of $1.5 million in sales. Earlier this week, Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Zendaya were spotted filming for The Odyssey in Scotland. While engaged couple Tom and Zendaya arrived on set separately off a small boat, Matt Damon, who is playing the movie's lead character Odysseus, was seen dressed in his full costume, which included dark boots, an ancient Greece-style tunic and cattle armour, as well as a long dark green cape that billowed out behind him. As per People, the trio's arrival in Scotland marks the first time the group of actors have been photographed filming the movie on location in recent months. The group was last seen together in Favignana, Italy, in March. An initial teaser for The Odyssey was released exclusively in theatres ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth, which was ultimately leaked on social media. It featured Holland's character Telemachus, Odysseus' son, speaking with a character portrayed by Jon Bernthal, as well as the voice of John Leguizamo, who holds an as-of-yet undisclosed role in the film. The teaser further showed a glimpse of Matt Damon as the lead character, Odysseus. The film is set to release on July 17, 2026. First Published: July 19, 2025, 18:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Tom Holland watched his beloved Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League whilst filming The Odyssey
Tom Holland has recalled how he watched his beloved Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League during a break from filming on his upcoming movie The Odyssey.
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4 days ago
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Tom Holland watched Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League triumph on set of The Odyssey
Tom Holland watched his beloved Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League whilst filming The Odyssey. The Spider-Man star is a big fan of the Premier League club and recalled how he watched the closing stages of May's final against Manchester United as Spurs ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy in between takes on the set of Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic. Tom told GQ: "I was shooting Chris Nolan's movie in LA. We were not allowed our phones on set, so I was not aware of the score. I kept going to the sneaky crew members who I knew always had their phones and kept asking them for updates. "I went to my trailer for lunch and caught the last 10 minutes of the game, and my celebration was coming back to the set full of energy and doing a really fantastic scene." Tom was particularly pleased for Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min, who finally lifted his first piece of silverware with Spurs after a decade with the north London club. The 29-year-old star said: "I was incredibly happy for Sonny. For me to see him win a trophy after years of dedication to our club... He really could have played with any club, he's a world class player. But he stuck with his roots and he stayed with Tottenham. "Whatever he decides to do now, I think that he can stay at the club or move to another club with a great sense of pride. He'll always be a Tottenham legend." The Odyssey is set to be released next year and Holland says that working on the much-anticipated picture has been "the job of a lifetime". He said: "It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I've had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we've ever seen. "Working with Chris, getting to know him and Emma (Thomas) was absolutely fantastic. I've never seen someone that can work the way they do, and there is a reason why they're the best in the business for sure. "To get a front row seat to that and to be a part of the process and to collaborate with a true master of his craft and learn from him was the best experience I've ever had." Tom added: "Matt Damon has always been a hero of mine, Anne Hathaway has always been a hero of mine. So to share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn't have asked for a better job. "And I'm so proud of the work I've done. I came to work every day with a real sense of purpose and a point to prove, and I'm so grateful for Chris to have given me that opportunity."
