The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

2026
23m
6.3

6.3/10

18 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary

""Uncovering the journey behind the myth.""

Overview

Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
M3 Creative
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

behind the scenes filmmaking making of documentary filmmaking

Quick Facts

Release Date July 14, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt43677301
Website Visit Site

Cast

Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan

Self - Director / Writer / Producer

Matt Damon
Matt Damon

Self - "Odysseus"

Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson

Self - "Antinous"

Zendaya
Zendaya

Self - "Athena"

Tom Holland
Tom Holland

Self - "Telemachus"

Emma Thomas
Emma Thomas

Self - Producer

Nilo Otero
Nilo Otero

Self - First Assistant Director

Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson

Self - Visual Effects Supervisor

George Cottle
George Cottle

Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator

Himesh Patel
Himesh Patel

Self - "Eurylochus"

Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway

Self - "Penelope"

Thomas Hayslip
Thomas Hayslip

Self - Executive Producer

Key Crew

Jason Hillhouse
Producer
Andy Thompson
Producer