Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon present "L'Odyssée" – French theatrical release on July 15

Paris - 09.07.2026: Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon presented their new adaptation of Homer's Odyssey on Léa Salamé's Franceinfo program. The French theatrical release for "L'Odyssée" is scheduled for July 15, 2026. Nolan describes the character of Ulysse as "close to the original character" and emphasizes practical effects: instead of digital overpowering, the journey should be physically palpable, with large-format images and sound that have been specially optimized for IMAX. Matt Damon, who plays Ulysse, stressed the ambivalence of the character: not a flawless hero, but a survivor torn between ...