Christopher Nolan's New Work 'The Odyssey', First Trailer Released

◆ The Return of a Master, Recreating Myth on Screen

〈The Dark Knight〉, 〈Inception〉, 〈Interstellar〉, and in 2023 〈Oppenheimer〉, the 'greatest master of our time' director Christopher Nolan invites audiences into the world of ancient Greek mythology. Universal Pictures officially released the first trailer for Nolan's upcoming film 〈The Odyssey〉 on the 23rd, hinting at a summer dominance in theaters in 2026.

This work is based on Homer's epic 'The Odyssey'. It depicts the desperate journey of the hero and king of wisdom 'Odysseus', who led the Trojan War to victory, as he struggles to return home for 10 years after the war. Director Nolan has reinterpreted this classic text with his own overwhelming scale and narrative, completing the most grand project of his filmography.

◆ The First 'Entirely Shot on IMAX Film' in History... The Ultimate Visual Experience

The released first trailer is filled with visuals that send chills down your spine at first glance. The fierce battle on the vast sea, the confrontation with the mythological giant 'Polyphemus', and the grandeur of the Trojan Horse made to actual size overwhelm the audience.

Above all, the technical innovation is noteworthy. 〈The Odyssey〉 is the first film in history to be shot entirely with IMAX film cameras for its entire runtime. New filming technology was developed for this, and the length of the film used during the 91-day shooting period amounts to about 609 km. The elegant visuals of cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema, who won the Academy Award for cinematography for 〈Oppenheimer〉, combined with the grand sound of Ludwig Göransson, who won the Academy Award for music, is expected to provide a perfect 'cinematic experience' that can only be felt in theaters.

◆ From Matt Damon to Tom Holland... The War of Hollywood Stars

The casting lineup is also glamorous. Matt Damon, who plays the lead role of Odysseus, expressed strong confidence in the work, stating, "It is the biggest and most entertaining movie, and it is a myth in itself." In the trailer, he portrays the human will and loneliness of wanting to return home with intense acting.

In addition, top Hollywood actors such as Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron have joined in, creating excitement just by their names. Expectations are high for how these actors, who exude a strong presence even in their brief appearances in the trailer, will bring the mythological characters to life on screen.