Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic ‘The Odyssey’ can soon be watched at home, following its record-breaking theatrical run.
‘The Odyssey’ digital release to feature 90 mins extra footage
As per the latest reports, the film will be available on digital platforms, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD from November 17, with more than 90 minutes of bonus content, including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the ambitious production. The Meristation reports that the additional content is expected to give viewers an insight into the filmmaking process behind the epic, which was shot across multiple locations around the world.
‘The Odyssey’ cast and plot
As per the film’s official page, “Christopher Nolan brings Homer’s foundational saga of heroes, gods and monsters to the screen as a mythic action epic shot around the globe. It follows the legendary journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War, facing extraordinary dangers and supernatural forces along the way.The film features an ensemble cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Samantha Morton, alongside Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The cast also includes Travis Scott, Corey Hawkins and Jarreth Merz.
‘The Odyssey’ has epic box office run
Meanwhile, the film that opened in July 2026 to strong reviews and over USD 1.7 billion worldwide, now tops prediction markets like Kalshi, standing at 54 per cent odds for winning the Best Picture, ahead of ‘The Black Ball’ at 26 percent, with Gold Derby favouring it in Director, Cinematography, and more.The film also became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. With this, it has overtaken the benchmark set by 2024’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ which collected USD 1.338 billion. The film has also become the highest-grossing film of Nolan’s career.In a chat with Variety, Nolan revealed that it will be “at least” three years before he directs another film, saying the making of ‘The Odyssey’ pushed him and his team to their limits. One of the biggest challenges, according to the Oscar-winning director, was filming the entire movie using IMAX cameras.
