Zendaya’s portrayal of Athena marks another headline-making revelation.

For Damon, the role proved transformative. “Without exaggeration, it was the best experience of my career,” he says.

Odyssey is set to hit theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026, via Universal Pictures. Just two weeks later, Holland will return as Peter Parker in Spider-Man.

As Nolan’s The Odyssey moves toward its 2026 release, it remains to be seen whether these casting decisions will resonate with audiences or further fuel the controversy

The region of Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese has turned into a huge Hollywood set, as many stars have arrived for the shooting of the highly-anticipated film directed by Christopher Nolan "Odyssey"