In “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan presents the ancient mythological chronicle of the Greek king Odysseus, stunning audiences with his epic vision of this perilous journey. This fantasy action film is adapted from Homer’s 3,000-year-old poem and will be released on July 17, 2026. The story follows the hero’s ten-year journey back to his hometown of Ithaca after the Trojan War, a journey filled with challenges, curses, manipulations and encounters with sea monsters.
Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goss, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page and Travis Scott, the film continues to win over fans. While the epic film was highly praised, here are other surreal book adaptations that have made an impact on pop culture.