Christopher Nolan Confirms The Odyssey Runtime Is Shorter Than Oppenheimer
IGN • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan confirmed that his upcoming film, The Odyssey, will have a shorter runtime than his previous three-hour biopic Oppenheimer, though it remains an epic as the story demands.
- The Odyssey, described as a "mythic action epic," stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Jon Bernthal, with scenes including the Trojan Horse, the Cyclops, and the undead.
- Nolan acknowledged the pressure to deliver a strong and sincere interpretation of the beloved Homeric saga, emphasizing that the film aims to meet fans' expectations for an epic movie.
- Matt Damon revealed the physical challenges of filming, including losing weight to portray a lean but strong Odysseus, and said the experience had a profound effect on him.
- The Odyssey is set to be released in theaters on July 17, 2026.
