The Odyssey (2026)
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Synopsis
After the Trojan War, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, undertakes a perilous ten-year journey home, encountering legendary creatures such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and the enchantress Calypso along the way.
Critic Reviews
Roger Ebert – 5/5
“A mighty epic with a view of human nature more sophisticated than most movies of its type. Impressive scale and emotional depth.”
“A mighty epic with a view of human nature more sophisticated than most movies of its type. Impressive scale and emotional depth.”
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times – 9/10
“A Nolan spectacle with thematic concerns and formal playfulness, passionately executed in every frame.”
“A Nolan spectacle with thematic concerns and formal playfulness, passionately executed in every frame.”
Metacritic Aggregated Score – 9/10
“Bracing, powerful storytelling by a master filmmaker. Heard overwhelmingly positive with minor critiques.”
“Bracing, powerful storytelling by a master filmmaker. Heard overwhelmingly positive with minor critiques.”
Edward Douglas – 3/5
“Pacing problems, dark scenes, and muddy sound mix make it occasionally obtuse.”
“Pacing problems, dark scenes, and muddy sound mix make it occasionally obtuse.”
IndieWire – 8/10
“A staggering epic about fate, family, and the future, defying gods with cinematic power.”
“A staggering epic about fate, family, and the future, defying gods with cinematic power.”
Consensus: Averaging an approximate 8.0/10 rating, The Odyssey is lauded as a powerful, emotionally resonant epic with brilliant direction and acting. Critics praise its ambition and depth despite some technical shortcomings.
Divergent Opinion: Edward Douglas notes technical issues including muddled sound and pacing that detract from the overall experience.
Data sources: IMDb, Wikipedia, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, New York Times, Roger Ebert, IndieWire. All URLs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000000, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odyssey_(2026_film), https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_odyssey_2026
