Saturday, November 15, 2025 -Christopher Nolan has confirmed that his upcoming adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey was shot using more than 2 million feet of film, making it one of his most ambitious projects yet. The director spent 91 days on location — including a grueling four months at sea — to bring Odysseus’s perilous journey to life on the real, shifting ocean.

To capture that raw power, Nolan shot the entire film on IMAX 70 mm film, a format that demands significantly more stock than traditional methods. He described the experience as “primal,” navigating real waves, shifting skies, and the constant push and pull of nature to mirror the trials faced by Odysseus himself.

The scale and dedication underscore how seriously Nolan is approaching this mythic retelling. With Matt Damon starring as Odysseus and a release date set for July 17, 2026, expectations are already soaring. This isn’t just a blockbuster — it’s shaping up to be a fully immersive, high-stakes cinematic journey.