# The Odyssey (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-odyssey-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 97% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 173 min |

## Quick answer

The Odyssey (2026) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Critics hail Nolan's Homer adaptation as a majestic IMAX spectacle and his highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes (95% fr Metascore 89/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Celluloid verdict

Critics hail Nolan's Homer adaptation as a majestic IMAX spectacle and his highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes (95% from 400+ reviews), with a Metascore of 89 (universal acclaim). Audiences have gone further still — a 97% Popcornmeter and an A CinemaScore — even as some reviewers flag uneven pacing and emotional distance beneath the craft.

## Synopsis

Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic as a mythic action spectacle shot across the world in IMAX. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, fighting gods, monsters, and time itself on a decade-long journey home to Penelope after the fall of Troy.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Odyssey worth watching?**
The Odyssey holds a 89% Celluloid Score. Critics hail Nolan's Homer adaptation as a majestic IMAX spectacle and his highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes (95% from 400+ reviews), with a Metascore of 89 (universal acclaim). Audiences have gone further still — a 97% Popcornmeter and an A CinemaScore — even as some reviewers flag uneven pacing and emotional distance beneath the craft.

**What is The Odyssey about?**
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic as a mythic action spectacle shot across the world in IMAX. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, fighting gods, monsters, and time itself on a decade-long journey home to Penelope after the fall of Troy.

**Who directed The Odyssey?**
The Odyssey (2026) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Odyssey?**
89% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (95/100), Metascore (89/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Odyssey?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Odyssey page for current options.

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