The Odyssey Movie Release and Review Live: India welcomes Christopher Nolan's epic

Live blogThe Odyssey Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The Odyssey releases in India today. Follow our live blog for critic reviews, fan reactions, box office updates, social media buzz and every major highlight from Christopher Nolan’s epic fantasy film.The Odyssey is headlined by Matt Damon. (Photo: Universal Pictures)Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey releases in India today, and the excitement is hard to miss. Inspired by Homer’s classic Greek poem, the epic fantasy action film is among the biggest releases of the year. It follows the journey of Odysseus as he battles his way back home after the Trojan War. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, while Tom Holland plays his son, Telemachus. Robert Pattinson appears as Antinous. Anne Hathaway essays Penelope, and Charlize Theron takes on the role of Calypso. The film also features Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo and Mia Goth. Follow along for critic reviews, audience reactions, social media buzz, box office updates and viral moments from across the world. Whether it’s box office verdict or a fan-favourite scene, you’ll find all the latest developments right here. Stay tuned for latest updates on The Odyssey. ...Read MoreJul 17, 2026 05:38 ISTThe Odyssey Movie Release: Christopher Nolan too tough to impress?Actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon said Christopher Nolan is far more open and collaborative on The Odyssey than his reputation suggests. The duo reacted to the assumptions about Nolan being rigid or unapproachable. Read the full interview here.Jul 17, 2026 05:30 ISTThe Odyssey Release and Review Live: Tom Cruise raves about Nolan's filmActor Tom Cruise praised director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey after attending a late-night screening of the film. Sharing a picture from the premiere, Cruise said he was eager to watch it again. In a post on X, Cruise thanked Nolan, Emma and the film's team for the experience of watching it in a theatre. He wrote, "Wow! To Chris, Emma, and ALL of your brilliant cast and crew. Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater. I can’t wait to see it again (sic)!"Jul 17, 2026 05:25 ISTThe Odyssey Movie: How Nolan's epic fits perfectly into our traditionAlthough the plot revolves around an iconic Greek legend, The Odyssey fits perfectly into India’s storytelling tradition. Crucially, the narrative mirrors the foundational architecture of the Ramayana. Think about it: a righteous warrior-king enduring a gruelling decade-long exile to reunite with his faithful wife and reclaim his usurped kingdom is a narrative arc deeply embedded in our cultural consciousness. Read more about it here.Jul 17, 2026 05:18 ISTThe Odyssey India Release: Why you should arrive at theatre 30 minutes earlyIf you have managed to secure a ticket for The Odyssey – particularly one of the IMAX screenings – consider this a gentle warning: do not arrive at the theatre at the last minute. There have been reports that select IMAX 70mm screenings could include additional footage, including a reported four-minute prologue from Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three. The footage is yet to be officially confirmed in every market.Jul 17, 2026 05:11 ISTThe Odyssey Movie Review Live: India Today gives film a rating of 4.5 starsIndia Today gave the film a rating of 4.5 stars. A part of the review read, "Imagine adapting a literary work that has survived for over 3,000 years into a modern blockbuster. On paper, it sounds almost impossible, but Nolan makes it feel effortless. Clocking in at nearly three hours, The Odyssey never feels like a test of patience. Every chapter of Odysseus' long journey home unfolds like an adventure, balancing spectacle with emotion, mythology with humanity, and large-scale action with deeply personal moments. It is an immersive experience in the truest sense. From the moment the film begins, the world around you almost ceases to exist. You are completely consumed by Nolan's vision, never distracted by what's happening outside the screen." Read the full review here. Jul 17, 2026 05:07 ISTThe Odyssey Movie Release: Christopher Nolan's epic saga releases in IndiaChristopher Nolan's epic saga The Odyssey, which is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, has finally hit the theatres worldwide today. The ensemble cast includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.