Nolan is also behind epic films including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” “Dunkirk” and his most recent film “Oppenheimer,” which scored big at last year’s Oscars when it took home the trophy for best picture. Nolan won that award as a producer, and also took home the Academy Award for best director.

Universal has dropped a cheeky (early) synopsis of Nolan’s next film just as everyone started their holiday break.

Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday.

In November, multiple outlets reported that Zendaya , Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon will star in Nolan’s next work. The movie marks several on-screen reunions, including the one between real-life couple Zendaya and Holland, who starred in the Spider-Man movies together, most recently, Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021.

Christopher Nolan’s next film, ‘The Odyssey,’ promises to be an epic cinematic experience. Get the latest updates here.

Nolan has already stirred excitement for his upcoming film by casting major stars like Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Of course, Nolan hardly needs additional hype, especially after Oppenheimer became the third-highest-grossing film of 2023 earning nearly $975 million globally and sweeping seven Academy Awards,

Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan will be bringing Homer’s “The Odyssey” to the big screen. The ancient Greek tale will feature a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland,