Christopher Nolan To Have First Ever India Premiere With The Odyssey - Here's What We Know

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countdown to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has begun. Scheduled to release in theatres on July 17, IMAX tickets are already on sale. Anticipation for the action epic is high even in India. Ahead of its theatrical release, a special premiere of The Odyssey will be hosted in Mumbai this July. According to sources close to the film, Christopher will be flying down to India to attend the first-ever premiere in the country. The date of The Odyssey’s India premiere hasn’t been revealed yet. Further details on the grand event will be disclosed closer to the date.

The Odyssey's India premiere

The Odyssey’s India premiere will be attended by director Christopher Nolan along with Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and producer Emma Thomas. It is the first Nolan film to premiere in the country. The Odyssey's global premiere tour is placing Mumbai alongside London, Paris and New York. The India premiere will be held at PVR Icon IMAX: Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai.

The Odyssey cast

The Odyssey also stars Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya and Charlize Theron, and is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy.

The Odyssey story

The Odyssey follows King Odysseus’s arduous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces divine interventions, monstrous creatures (including Cyclopes), and numerous obstacles. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, must contend with ruthless suitors vying for his throne.

What to expect from The Odyssey

Written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, The Odyssey is said to be one of the most important works in Western literature. It was likely composed between 750 and 650 BCE. It highlights themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of cleverness and persistence. Along the way, Odysseus faces many challenges, including mythical creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, the sorceress Circe, and the dangerous Sirens; reportedly, Mia Goth plays one.

The Odyssey budget and R-rated certificate

The Odyssey is set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures is backing the epic, which will be released in IMAX. The estimated production budget of the film is said to be USD 250 million. It is at par with his most expensive film, The Dark Knight Rises. The Odyssey has been issued an R-rated certificate due to ‘violence’. This makes it the most expensive R-rated film, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine and Joker: Folie à Deux.