Christopher Nolan’s unrivaled blockbuster event is making its journey home. A mythic action epic of mammoth proportions, THE ODYSSEY has cemented itself as the highest-grossing film in both Nolan’s filmography and Universal Pictures’ storied 114-year history by earning more than $1.7 billion at the global box office. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, the film will be available to own just in time for the holidays. THE ODYSSEY debuts on digital platforms, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayTM on November 17th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment with exclusive content never-before-seen by audiences.

THE ODYSSEY brings Homer’s foundational saga of heroes, gods and monsters to the screen and stars an extraordinary cast led by Oscar® winner Matt Damon1 , Tom Holland, Oscar® winner Anne Hathaway2, Robert Pattinson, Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o3 , and Oscar® nominee Samantha Morton4 , with Zendaya, and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron5.

Now audiences can venture deeper into THE ODYSSEY with an essential collection of Special Features personally overseen by Christopher Nolan. Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the cast and crew, each piece extensively details an aspect of the film’s production, including constructing enormous sets, casting the actors, choreographing intense fight sequences, creating the effects, composing the score and much more, all while shining revealing lights on how Homer’s classic literary work transformed into a powerful cinematic epic.

The film was produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan. Nolan’s films, including THE ODYSSEY, Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $7 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars® from 49 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director wins for Oppenheimer.

Nolan’s creative production team includes several returning Oscar® winning collaborators including Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema6 , Editor Jennifer Lame7 as well as Oscar® nominees Production Designer Ruth De Jong8 , and Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick9 . The score is composed by three-time Oscar® winner Ludwig Göransson10.

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SPECIAL FEATURES:
BEHIND THE SCENES – Personally overseen by Christopher Nolan, this collection of 12 in-depth special features takes audiences inside every aspect of THE ODYSSEY’s ambitious production through exclusive behind- the-scenes footage and interviews with Nolan alongside key cast and crew who brought the epic to life. Together, these pieces showcase the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind the landmark adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale.
PLOTTING A COURSE – Hear how Christopher Nolan approached the daunting challenge of adapting a classic literary work into a cinematic epic.
ICONS – Casting, costuming, hair, and makeup combine with layered performances to create THE ODYSSEY’s iconic characters.
THE WIDEST WINDOW – Discover how Christopher Nolan turned a long-held filmmaking dream into reality, pushing the boundaries of cinema to achieve an unprecedented milestone.
ON LOCATION – Journey with the cast and crew across the globe as they brave extreme conditions to capture the world’s most extraordinary locations on film.
THE HORSE – Since the Trojan Horse may be the most well-known trick in history, a new design refashions its features to look like a completely convincing ruse.
THE FALL OF TROY – Become immersed in the expansive Moroccan set where special lamps simulate fire, entire armies take up swords, and the sense of scale is enormous.
ITHACA – Blending a 15th-century castle on Italy’s Favignana island with soundstage interiors, filmmakers create the home Odysseus was determined to return to.
BATTLE READY – Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and the stunt team work together to bring realism and intensity to the film’s remarkable action sequences.
APPARENT MAGIC – Discover how the special effects and visual effects teams worked in lockstep to bring fantastical elements to life with stunning realism.
THE SEA PEOPLE – Retrofitted Viking ships, challenging open-sea conditions, and immersive storm effects combine to bring Odysseus’ perilous voyage to life.
THE SCORE – Composer Ludwig Göransson opens his studio to reveal how ancient instruments, vocals, and experimentation shaped THE ODYSSEY’s intimate and emotional soundtrack.
BRINGING IT HOME – Explore the post-production process, where meticulous editing and immersive sound design complete the film’s cinematic journey.
THE JOURNEY OF FILM ON THE ODYSSEY* – Content creator Reece Feldman asks Christopher Nolan for a precise walkthrough of what happens to the film once it leaves the set.
IMAX® EXCLUSIVE PROLOGUE*
JAMES BLAKE, TRAVIS SCOTT & LUDWIG GÖRANSSON* – “WHEN I’M HOME” MUSIC VIDEO*
TRAILERS*
*only available on physical formats

FILMMAKERS:
Written for the Screen and Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton with Zendaya and Charlize Theron
Music By: Ludwig Göransson
Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick
Editor: Jennifer LameACE
Production Designer: Ruth De Jong
Director of Photography: Hoyte Van Hoytema ASC, FSF, NSC
Executive Producers: Thomas Hayslip
Produced By: Emma Thomas p.g.a, Christopher Nolan p.g.a
Based on: Homer’s Odyssey

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: November 17, 2026
UPC Number: 191329289266 (US) / 191329289341 (CDN)
Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R for violence and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)
Film Run Time: 2:53:00

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: November 17, 2026
UPC Number: 191329289259 (US) / 191329289457 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R for violence and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)
Film Run Time: 2:53:00

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: November 17, 2026
UPC Number: 191329289440 (US) / 191329289501 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R for violence and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature)
Film Run Time: 2:53:00

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Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL opens huge this weekend with $55 million from 3,684 theatres for Sony Pictures. This is the Franchise’s biggest opening ever, its best belonging previously to 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife with $26.6 million. Critically, it also is a huge hit with 95% on the Tomatometer.

Second goes to PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 with $10.8 million from 4,163 theatres, a two-week total of $48.6 million for Warner Bros.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY takes third with $6.5 million for Sony Pictures, an eight-week run of $944.3 million.

THE ODYSSEY is in fourth with $5 million, taking it to $609.8 million for Universal Pictures.

COYOTE vs. ACME rounds things out in fifth with $4.2 million for VVS Films/Ketchup Entertainment, a total $54.5 million in its fourth frame.

For a sixth straight week, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY dominates the Box Office with $21 million from 3,520 theatres for Sony Pictures, a tally of $921 million in North America.

Second is THE ODYSSEY with $16.2 million for Universal Pictures, taking it to $586 million over eight frames.

COYOTE vs. ACME gets third with $9.9 million for VVS Films/Ketchup Entertainment, bringing its two week total to $35.5 million.

CARS‘ 25th anniversary re-release gets $6.5 million, a lifetime gross of $244 million for Disney and Pixar.

BY ANY MEANS is expected to take fifth with $6.4 million for Paramount Pictures, getting 53% on the Tomatometer.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY dominates a fifth consecutive week, taking $21 million from 3,678 theatres for Sony Pictures. This takes it to $782 million domestically.

THE ODYSSEY is in second with $14.6 million for Universal Pictures, bringing its seven week run to $564 million for Universal Pictures.

Third is the film that fans saved, COYOTE vs. ACME, opening with with $14 million, from 3,575 theatres for VVS Films/Ketch. It gets a stellar 95% on the Tomatometer. Review here.

INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER gets $9.3 million for Sony Pictures, bringing it to $42.8 million for Sony Pictures.

DOG STARS rounds things out with $8 million, from 3,330 theatres for 20th Century Studios.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY once again dominates at the Box Office, taking $35 million from 4,006 theatres for Sony Pictures. Thus far, bringing it to $845 million domestically.

INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER debuts in second with $23 million at 3,303 theatres for Sony Pictures, It gets 60% on the Tomatometer. Franchise best opening still goes to 2013’s INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 opening with $40.2 million. Review here.

THE ODYSSEY continues to go strong with $17.7 million from 3,091 theatres for Universal Pictures, taking it to $532.7 million over six weekends.

Fourth goes to PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE with $9.2 million for Paramount/Spin Master. It has made $35.5 million over two weekends.

THE END OF OAK STREET rounds things out with $8 million, bringing it to $36.9 million for Warner Bros. in its second frame.

There’s just no stopping SPIDER-MAN, as BRAND NEW DAY takes $65 million in its third weekend out, from 4,539 theatres across North America. This takes the Sony Pictures release to $780.8 million.

In second is THE ODYSSEY with $23 million from 3,217 theatres for Universal Pictures, a tally of $504 million in its fifth weekend.

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE gets third in its debut with $20 million from 3,545 theatres for Paramount/SpinMaster/Elevation Pictures, while garnering 88% on the Tomatometer. Best opening for the Franchise still goes to 2023’s PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE with $22 million.

THE END OF OAK STREET opens in fourth with $19 million from 3,446 theatres, with an 85% on the Tomatometer for Warner Bros.

SIX: THE MUSICAL LIVE takes fifth in its first weekend with $3 million for Focus Features.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY continues to pull huge numbers a second week straight with $143 million in its second frame for Sony Pictures. By end of the weekend, it is expected to be make $653 million domestically.

In second is THE ODYSSEY with $28.5 million for Universal Pictures, taking it to $458.1 million in its fourth weekend.

ONE NIGHT ONLY is a distant third with $6 million from 3,012 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Rom-Com starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner gets 48% on the Tomatometer.

Disney and Pixar’s TOY STORY 5 gets $4.8 million in its eight weekend, taking it to $470.8 million.

SUPER TROOPERS 3 rounds out the Top Five with $3.8 million from 2,760 theatres for Searchlight Pictures.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY debuts huge this weekend with $360 million from 4,487 theatres for Sony Pictures, a second best ever opening for a Marvel film. Previous franchise record for SPIDER-MAN belonged to 2021’s NO WAY HOME, opening with $260 million. All-time best North American opening previously belonged to Marvel‘s AVENGERS: END GAME with $357.1 million. Not only this, it gets 90% on the Tomatometer.

Second best is THE ODYSSEY which ruled for two weeks straight. On any other weekend, this would be a clear-cut #1. It takes $51 million in its third weekend, taking it to $395.5 million for Universal Pictures. That’s Tom Holland and Zendaya in the top two films at the Box Office right now!

Third goes to Disney and Pixar‘s TOY STORY 5 with $6.2 million, a tally of $461.5 million in its seventh weekend.

Fourth is MINIONS & MONSTERS with $5.6 million, a five week total of $168.5 million domestically.

Rounding things out, we have Disney‘s MOANA with $5.3 million, bringing it to $114 million in its fourth frame.

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THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATRES JULY 17

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theatres everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

Genre: Mythic Action Epic

Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan

Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip

Not much new in the Top Five this weekend, but it’s a huge second weekend for THE ODYSSEY which takes $84.5 million for Universal Pictures, bringing it to $200 million already.

Second goes to Disney’s MOANA with $10 million, crossing the $100 million mark.

Third is Disney and Pixar‘s TOY STORY 5 with $9.4 million, a run of $447 million to date domestically in its sixth frame.

MINIONS & MONSTERS is fourth with $9 million, a run of $154 million for Universal Pictures.

Rounding things out is stage-to-screen production HADESTOWN with $7.5 million from 1,949 theatres for Mongrel Media/Bleecker Street, the only new entry in the Top Five. It gets a perfect 100% on the Tomatometer.