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Universal reached again by way of the ages to hype Christopher Nolan‘s epic adaptation of “The Odyssey” at CinemaCon on Wednesday.
Jim Orr, the studio’s distribution chief, predicted that the movie, which continues to be taking pictures, shall be “a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would quite likely be proud of.”
He gave the impression to be critical, however the viewers of theater house owners (and maybe a stray classicist or two) laughed on the hyperbole. Orr additionally talked about Nolan’s “staggering all-star cast.” Nobody appeared to disagree with that contemplating that Nolan, using excessive off the Oscar-winning success of “Oppenheimer,” has assembled an ensemble that features Matt Damon as as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, in addition to Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron (no phrase on what legendary characters they play).
Universal didn’t have any footage to share of Nolan’s newest, nor did they supply any teaser for an additional legendary director’s subsequent function. That can be Steven Spielberg, who’s returning to blockbuster territory after making his semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans.” That movie doesn’t have a title, however it does boast a script by Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” collaborator David Koepp. The studio has described the mission as a “new original event film,” although particular plot particulars haven’t been revealed. The screenplay relies on a narrative by Spielberg and is predicted to include sci-fi parts. Its solid consists of Josh O’Connor, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson.
At CinemaCon, Orr mentioned the movie was “propulsive [and] modern,” and has an “out of this world twist.” That sounds on model for a director whose best hits embody “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Spielberg’s newest film opens on June 12, 2026, whereas Nolan’s sails into theaters on July 17, 2026.