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Odyssey Release and Reactions
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Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey released globally on July 17, 2026, to widespread coverage. Reports highlight its epic scale, practical effects for giants, stunt doubles, and comparisons to The Ramayana. Nolan plans a break after the physically demanding production.
How it unfolded
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Giant scenes shot practically without CGI
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Details on filming locations revealed
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Nolan breaks down Trojan Horse scene
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Nolan says film pushed him to limit, plans 3-year break
17 Jul 2026
The Odyssey releases in theatres
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Full story →Nolan used practical effects for Odyssey giants, stunt double for Damon
Christopher Nolan created 10-foot-tall Laestrygonian giants in The Odyssey using forced perspective and practical effects, without extensive CGI.
Matt Damon revealed his stunt double for the giant scene was a female stunt performer, chosen for height contrast in force perspective shots.
Stunt performers used ranged from under 5 feet to over 7 feet tall to create the giants' stature through practical visual trickery.
The Odyssey, based on Homer's epic poem, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and an ensemble cast including Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland.
The film earned $264 million globally in its opening weekend, a record for Nolan, surpassing The Dark Knight Rises.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey parallels Ramayana
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey is based on Homer's epic poem.
The article lists five similarities between The Odyssey and The Ramayana.
Similarities include the homecoming of the protagonist and the captive wife theme.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Odyssey is the Word of the Week: What is the Greek epic that has inspired Christopher Nolan?
Christopher Nolan's next film is The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's Greek epic poem.
The film stars Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and others.
The story follows the mythological hero Odysseus on his journey home.
The film is one of the biggest releases of the year.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Loved 'The Odyssey'? Here are the best movie adaptations
Christopher Nolan directed 'The Odyssey', a fantasy-action film based on Homer's 3000-year-old poem.
The film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and others.
The story follows Odysseus's 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.
The article lists other book-to-film adaptations that impacted pop culture.