Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey premieres in London and early US screenings to strong critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its scale, production design and performances.The three-hour adaptation stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, with Tom Holland as Telemachus and a supporting ensemble that includes Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Samantha Morton; critics single out Robert Pattinson’s Antinous.Shot entirely on large-format
IMAX cameras across six countries with extensive sea sequences on a historic Viking ship and a $250M production budget, the film favors practical effects and a quieter
IMAX camera; industry estimates put break-even near $500M and early box-office forecasts are strong as The Odyssey opens theatrically this month.