The Odyssey Is Now the Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever
The Odyssey has passed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever before inflation adjustment, with more international markets still ahead.
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The Odyssey
The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's 2026 adaptation of Homer's epic poem. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in a Universal Pictures production shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. The cast includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. It opened in theaters July 17, 2026.
Release JUL 17, 2026
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The Odyssey is a 2026 film written and directed by Christopher Nolan for Universal Pictures. It adapts Homer's epic poem, following Odysseus as he attempts to return to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Matt Damon leads the cast as Odysseus, with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron in supporting roles. The source story follows a journey repeatedly delayed by storms, conflict, supernatural threats, and the consequences of decisions made during and after the war. While Odysseus tries to reach home, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus face pressure in Ithaca. Nolan's film turns that long return into a large-scale action production while keeping Odysseus's goal of reaching his family at its center. The production was shot around the world and filmed entirely with IMAX film cameras. Universal's materials describe it as a film designed for large-format theatrical presentation. Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan produced the movie through Syncopy, with Thomas Hayslip serving as executive producer. Universal Pictures released The Odyssey in theaters on July 17, 2026. The theatrical run includes standard screenings and premium formats, with IMAX 70mm available only in selected locations. The format is tied directly to the production because the movie was photographed on large-format film rather than only converted for premium screens after filming. Digital and streaming availability depend on later distribution announcements from Universal.
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