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ADVENTURE . 2026 . English

The Odyssey_

"Defy the gods."

Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya
2026
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Defy the gods.

Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

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Director
The Odyssey was directed by Christopher Nolan.
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Cast
Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in The Odyssey.
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Overview
Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical ...
The Odyssey is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy film.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$250.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Post Production
Language
English
Popularity
12
Budget
$250,000,000
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Odyssey about?
Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.
Who directed The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who stars in The Odyssey?
The cast of The Odyssey includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o.

GENRES (3)

Adventure Drama Fantasy

KEYWORDS (6)

greek based on song, poem or rhyme peplum ancient epic poem mythical
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