- Zendaya, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Travis Scott attended the world premiere of Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* in London, described as 'one of the starriest premieres of 2026'.
- John Leguizamo praised the film, calling it 'his magnum opus'.
- The film, the first shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras, has record-breaking premium large format pre-sales and releases on July 17.
- Matt Damon described the physical challenge of filming as “an 11” on a 1-10 scale, stating it was “much harder than anything I've done”.
- Tom Holland called the premiere “arguably one of the biggest days of my life”, emphasizing the film's theme of Zeus's Law as very relevant.
- Zendaya, playing Athena, expressed that the film gave her a greater appreciation of Greek mythology, noting its continual relevance.
- Travis Scott makes his first major film role as the bard, while John Leguizamo played the loyal swineherd Eumaeus.
- Actresses Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Samantha Morton praised Nolan's screenplay for giving nuance to their female characters.
- Christopher Nolan introduced the premiere, calling it 'very special' on 70mm film, and noted the thousands who contributed.
Zendaya and Matt Damon graced the blue carpet at the world premiere of Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* in London, where John Leguizamo praised it as 'his magnum opus.' The film, based on Homer's epic, is set to release on July 17, 2026 and is notable for being shot entirely on IMAX's 70mm cameras.12345891012
Damon, who plays Odysseus, described the film as feeling like 'six or seven movies in one,' highlighting the physical challenges of the shoot. He stated, 'This is an 11.' Zendaya, portraying Athena, expressed her emotional connection to the film, saying, 'I was just moved by his performance.'
The premiere featured a star-studded lineup, including Tom Holland, who plays Telemachus, and admitted he had never read *The Odyssey* until cast. He remarked on the story's contemporary relevance, stating, 'The idea of Zeus’s Law is something we can all do a better job of.'67
The film's anticipation is underscored by record-breaking pre-sales, with some tickets sold a year in advance. Nolan, who introduced the film, emphasized the collaborative effort behind its creation, stating, 'Thousands of people contributed to the making of this film.'
As the first major adaptation of the nearly 3,000-year-old poem, *The Odyssey* aims to explore themes of war and humanity, with Himesh Patel noting, 'We’re not glorifying war with this movie.'
“Matt Damon called the physically grueling shoot 'an 11' on a 1-10 scale, saying it was much harder than anything he'd done. The film, shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras, has record-breaking pre-sales ahead of its July 17 release.”
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