Christopher Nolan’s record‑breaking epic THE ODYSSEY is headed home. The mythic action blockbuster—now the highest‑grossing film in Nolan’s career and in Universal Pictures’ 114‑year history with more than $1.7 billion worldwide—will be available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD and Blu‑ray™ on November 17, 2026, just in time for the holiday season. The release features an extensive suite of exclusive bonus content personally overseen by Nolan.
A sweeping adaptation of Homer’s foundational saga, THE ODYSSEY stars:
- Matt Damon
- Tom Holland
- Anne Hathaway
- Robert Pattinson
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Samantha Morton
- Zendaya
- Charlize Theron
Produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, the film continues Nolan’s run of major cinematic achievements, joining Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Collectively, his films have earned more than $7 billion globally and received 11 Oscars® from 49 nominations.
Bonus Features
Behind the Scenes – 12‑Part Documentary Series
Personally overseen by Nolan, this comprehensive collection explores every facet of the film’s production through exclusive footage and interviews:
- Plotting a Course – Adapting Homer’s classic into a modern cinematic epic
- Icons – Casting, costuming, hair, makeup, and character creation
- The Widest Window – Achieving unprecedented filmmaking milestones
- On Location – Filming across extreme global environments
- The Horse – Reimagining the Trojan Horse
- The Fall of Troy – Building massive Moroccan sets
- Ithaca – Combining Italian architecture with soundstage interiors
- Battle Ready – Action choreography with Matt Damon and Tom Holland
- Apparent Magic – Practical and visual effects collaboration
- The Sea People – Ships, storms, and open‑sea production
- The Score – Ludwig Göransson’s musical process
- Bringing It Home – Editing and sound design
Physical Format Exclusives
- The Journey of Film on THE ODYSSEY
- IMAX® Exclusive Prologue
- “When I’m Home” Music Video – James Blake, Travis Scott & Ludwig Göransson
- Trailers
Filmmaking Team
Written for the Screen & Directed by: Christopher Nolan Music By: Ludwig Göransson Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick Editor: Jennifer Lame ACE Production Designer: Ruth De Jong Director of Photography: Hoyte van Hoytema ASC, FSF, NSC Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip Produced By: Emma Thomas p.g.a., Christopher Nolan p.g.a. Based on: Homer’s Odyssey
Technical Specifications
4K Ultra HD
- Street Date: November 17, 2026
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Rating: R
- Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
- Sound: DTS‑HD MA 5.1 / DTS Digital Surround 5.1
- Runtime: 2:53:00
Blu‑ray™
- Street Date: November 17, 2026
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Rating: R
- Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
- Sound: DTS‑HD MA 5.1 / DTS Digital Surround 5.1
- Runtime: 2:53:00
DVD
- Street Date: November 17, 2026
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Rating: R
- Languages/Subtitles: English, Latin American Spanish
- Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Runtime: 2:53:00