2026 film by Christopher Nolan The Odyssey is a 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with his wife Emma Thomas. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, it stars an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. In the film, Odysseus (Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, undergoes a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and encounters mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope (Hathaway). Wikipedia's most-read article for 4 days in a row: 2,530,756 views in all, peaking at 718,589 on July 21, 2026. Tue, Jul 21: 718,589 views Wed, Jul 22: 664,906 views Thu, Jul 23: 582,054 views Fri, Jul 24: 565,207 views Wiki link