Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey officially opened in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026. The film has already earned strong praise, holding a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences. On the day of the global release, Tom Holland, who plays Telemachus in the epic, took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the promotional tour. The collection included special moments from the film’s historic Mumbai premiere.
Along with the pictures, Holland wrote a note expressing his gratitude for the entire experience. He described being part of The Odyssey as one of the most fulfilling creative journeys of his career.
Tom Holland Calls The Odyssey One of the Greatest Pleasures of His Career
In his Instagram post, Holland shared multiple images from different stops on the film’s global promotional run. The photos captured behind-the-scenes moments, red carpet appearances, and glimpses of the Mumbai premiere with Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, and producer Emma Thomas.
“There are movies where you are challenged and fulfilled creatively and there are jobs where you meet wonderful people. The Odyssey is BOTH. Being a part of this epic adventure has been one of the greatest pleasures of my career. I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the lessons I’ve learnt.”
Holland also thanked the cast and crew for their support throughout the production. He specifically mentioned director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas for their guidance.
“Thank you to our amazing crew for going the distance, thank you to our wonderful cast for shepherding me through this whirlwind and thank you to Chris and Emma for your guidance and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.”
He ended his message by encouraging fans to watch the film in every available format.
Mumbai Premiere Marks a First for Christopher Nolan
The Odyssey premiere in Mumbai was a milestone event. It marked the first time Christopher Nolan launched a film in India. The premiere took place at PVR Icon IMAX in Mumbai on July 10 and 11, 2026.
Nolan was joined by Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Emma Thomas at the event. The team received a standing ovation after the screening, with loud cheers from the audience.
Speaking at the premiere, Nolan shared why bringing the film to India was important to him.
“For many years, I have wanted to come here and launch one of our films and experience it with the Indian audiences, who are some of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable cinematic audiences in the world.”
He also mentioned that the team had planned to bring Tenet to India earlier, but the pandemic prevented that from happening.
“We actually intended to come with Tenet originally, because we filmed here in Mumbai, and then because of the pandemic, we weren’t able to. And so finally we’re actually able to (do so with The Odyssey). It’s a thrill.”
Matt Damon and Tom Holland Thank Indian Fans
Matt Damon, who plays King Odysseus in the film, also spoke at the Mumbai premiere. He noted that the Mumbai audience was the first real crowd to see the finished movie.
“This is the first real audience we’ve been in front of that’s seen the film. It means the world to us that you liked it. We worked very, very hard on it.”
Tom Holland also addressed the audience directly, expressing his thanks for the warm welcome.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for always welcoming us with such open arms, happiness, excitement, grace and love. No one brings an energy to a movie theatre as you do here in India.”
The Cast Enjoyed a Chai Break Before the Premiere
Before the red carpet event, Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon made a quick stop at a local cafe in Mumbai. They enjoyed cutting chai and bun maska at the iconic Olympia Coffee House in Colaba.
Universal Pictures India shared pictures of the trio during the break, with the caption:
“Quick tea stop before The Odyssey Mumbai Premiere. A Big night awaits, but chai comes first!”
Fans on social media reacted positively to the images. One user wrote, “Before the red carpet, comes the chai break,” while another commented, “Tom having tea reminded me of Spiderman India Pavitr Prabhakar”.
What The Odyssey Is About
The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic. The film follows King Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. His journey takes ten years and involves encounters with mythical creatures, monsters, and many life-threatening challenges.
At its core, the story is also about love and family. Odysseus longs to reunite with his wife, Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway.
The film features a large ensemble cast that includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, and Samantha Morton. It was made on a reported budget of $250 million and is the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX film.
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The Film Opens to Strong Reviews
The Odyssey received a strong reception from both critics and audiences. It currently holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, after debuting at 99%. The film also received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification in India with no cuts.
The movie is now playing in theaters worldwide, including IMAX 2D and 4DX formats.
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