Renowned director Christopher Nolan has returned to theaters with The Odyssey, a huge movie based on Homer’s famous ancient Greek epic poem. Released July 17, 2026, the movie follows Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he tries to make his way home after the Trojan War. During his journey, he faces dangerous seas, mythical creatures, and difficult challenges that test his strength and intelligence.
Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, while Tom Holland plays his son, Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway his wife, Penelope. The movie also has a star-filled cast including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, and Elliot Page.
Nolan is known for popular movies like Oppenheimer, Interstellar and The Dark Knight. For The Odyssey, he used new IMAX film technology to make the adventure feel even bigger on screen. The movie was the first feature film shot completely with IMAX film cameras. Filming also took place in several countries, helping create realistic settings for Odysseus’ long journey.
“This movie was so amazing. I thought the acting was incredible,” said senior Carlota Beltran.
Even though Homer’s Odyssey was written thousands of years ago, many of its ideas still connect with people today. The story focuses on family, loyalty, survival, and the importance of home. These themes help make the movie understandable even for people who have never read the original story.
“I haven’t seen The Odyssey, but I do plan to. I have heard amazing things and I am a huge Christopher Nolan fan,” shared senior Federico Rodriguez.
Ft. Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science is the only 70MM IMAX theater in the state. As such it has broken attendance records will avid film buffs scouring the site to secure tickets. Updated daily, demand is so high the theater even offer viewings early in the morning on weekdays and at midnight.
Since its release, The Odyssey has gained a lot of attention from movie fans. The action, locations and well-known cast have helped make it one of the biggest movies of the year. The movie also gives Nolan the chance to take a story many students have learned about in school and introduce it to a new generation.
With Nolan directing and a talented cast bringing the characters to life, The Odyssey shows that a story written thousands of years ago can still be exciting today by combining an ancient adventure with modern filmmaking to create a movie just made for the big screen.
