The Odyssey New Trailer: Matt Damon As Odysseus Battles Monsters, Robert Pattinson's Villainous Antinous In Epic Journey

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Nolan dropped a brand new trailer for The Odyssey, giving us a clearer glimpse into his upcoming epic fantasy action. While the new footage sets the stage for the journey of Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, much to the excitement of fans, they get to see the villainous act of Robert Pattinson. The Odyssey is Nolan's modern cinematic retelling of Homer's ancient Greek epic by the same name, and its new trailer offers a breathtaking look at what is being billed as a "visceral, grounded epic." And with a striking starcast, things are already heating up, much before its theatrical release in the coming weeks.

The Odyssey trailer breakdown

The Odyssey primarily follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on a long, dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters mythological threats like Cyclops, Sirens, and Enchantresses like Circe. According to the new trailer, the film looks to move away from the "sword-and-sandals" tropes of the past in favour of a psychological and gritty survival story. The trailer opens with a sombre tone, focusing on Odysseus drifting at sea. The clip establishes the lonely, survival-driven journey of his character, highlighting the aftermath of the Trojan War and his desperate attempt to return home.

Odysseus fights monsters

Interestingly, the trailer unfolds the classic Greek mythology, laden with monsters, storms, and mysterious lands. Nolan has, however, brought his own sensibilities in a grounded, almost realistic way. The Odyssey appears to depart from being a fantasy spectacle and leans into natural forces and psychological tension. The trailer cuts between the dangerous voyage of Odysseus and his family back in Ithaca.Back home, tension looms at his home as suitors threaten his wife Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway, while his son Telemachus, played by Tom Holland, who struggles to survive politically and emotionally.

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More about cast, plot and release of The Odyssey

Robert Pattinson plays the antagonist Antinous, who tries to take the throne of Ithaca. Others in the cast include Charlize Theron as Circe and Zendaya as Athena. Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Ryan Hurst, and Travis Scott also feature in the film.With The Odyssey, Nolan tries to prove that it isn't just a mythological epic, but a character-driven survival story. The movie happens to be the first motion picture ever to be shot entirely on IMAX film.The Odyssey is set to release in theatres across the world on July 17, 2026.