Nolan's Odyssey: New Trailer Unveils an Epic Blockbuster
Shot native analog 65mm, 15-perf film with horizontal scrolling
The new trailer for Odyssey demonstrates that Christopher Nolan has no intention of limiting himself to a faithful adaptation of Homer's poem. The objective is more ambitious, almost programmatic: to transform the myth into a total cinematic experience, designed for the big screen and built on a monumental scale.
Shot entirely in IMAX 70mm and supported by an imposing budget (reportedly at least 250 million dollars), the film aims for a visual immersion that shifts the epic narrative towards more physical and sensory territories. The trailer's images are eloquent: mythological creatures, battles, and scenarios dominated by a raw realism, far from any polished aesthetic.
Between myth and spectacle, Nolan is ready to amaze again
At the heart of the story remains the journey of Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, here depicted as a marked man, more fragile than heroic. Around him revolves a cast designed to amplify the conflict: Robert Pattinson emerges as a charismatic antagonist, while Charlize Theron introduces a more ambiguous and seductive dimension.
The feeling is that Nolan wants to balance spectacle and introspection, avoiding light adventure to embrace a darker, more layered tone. Not just monsters and gods, then, but also identity, loss, and resilience.
With its Italian release set for July 16, Odyssey is poised to be one of the most discussed titles of the summer, ready to play a central role in the global box office race.