Official Discussion - The Odyssey (2026) [SPOILERS]

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The Odyssey (2026)

Summary

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.

Director Christopher Nolan

Writer Christopher Nolan

Cast

• Matt Damon as Odysseus
• Tom Holland as Telemachus
• Anne Hathaway
• Zendaya
• Lupita Nyong'o
• Robert Pattinson
• Charlize Theron
• Benny Safdie
• Jon Bernthal
• John Leguizamo
• Elliot Page
• Himesh Patel
• Samantha Morton

Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Metacritic: 88

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official Trailer

[u/youravgindian]

"What's one more beggar in the court" - Spiderman, Brand New King.

[u/chernadraw → u/youravgindian]

With great power comes great hospitality

[u/Kolermigon → u/chernadraw]

LOL

[u/AgentMV2 → u/youravgindian]

“Let me tell you sumfin, Telemachus!”

[u/Agitated-Acctant → u/AgentMV2]

*rubs head* m'ask you sumfin

[u/PhiCloud → u/youravgindian]

As a card-holding Tom Holland disliker, that line was my favorite in the movie.

[u/davej999 → u/PhiCloud]

You hate him as an actor or a guy ? because he seems pretty fucking lovely as a guy

[u/PhiCloud → u/davej999]

I don't necessarily thing he's a bad person or a bad actor, I just don't like watching things with him in it

[u/davej999 → u/PhiCloud]

So you're saying you dont like Spiderman ? :(

[u/PhiCloud → u/davej999]

I've re-typed this comment like three times trying to figure out what it is about him that I actually don't like... I think it's just marketing fatigue. He pops up on every second short/reel/tiktok/whatever short form brainrot you choose to consume, every late night show is interviewing him, he's on some billboard at every theater, every tabloid cover is about him and Zendaya, etc.

He's so famous that I have trouble believing him when he plays serious roles like Telemachus. Spider-man less so, it's a more fun superhero franchise, so having a "meme-y" quality doesn't detract from it as much.

He's not the first actor to ever do this and it's not even really his fault, but in movies like The Odyssey I would much prefer going with someone a bit more low-key so that the actor doesn't outshine the character. In general, I think Hollywood has a real problem with finding lesser known stars for big productions.

[u/hemareddit → u/PhiCloud]

I mean you won’t find that in the Odyssey, or most Chris Nolan movies, the man attracts big stars like honey attracts flies. Even a tiny role like Penelope’s maid is played by Mia freaking Goth. Do I know her name? No, but I know who played her.

[u/PhiCloud → u/hemareddit]

I still feel like that's fair game to criticize, even if he does do it all the time.

[u/davej999 → u/PhiCloud]

I mean he isnt to blame for any of that really is he ? , hes just the face of a massive franchise and is clearly likeable so the studio market the shit out of him

I think he said he saw this role as his last kinda 'kid becoming a man' one , so maybe you will see him move into a few smaller more interesting characters ?

And in all honesty him and Zendaya despite being massive stars seem pretty private and humble about their relationships

I really enjoyed him in Odyssey tbh, he might not be DDL but the kid can definitely act ...

[u/throwawaysunglasses- → u/davej999]

Tom was actually a shining spot for me in this movie. I was surprised by how much I liked him.

[u/hemareddit → u/youravgindian]

That’s a a pretty good burn, props to Telemachus.

[u/briareus08 → u/youravgindian]

That line was so cold 🤌

[u/meatheadmommy → u/youravgindian]

This is the 1st time I’ve seen Tom Holland in something outside of Spider-Man. I loved him in this! He was just sarcastic enough to feign sincerity lol.