Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey gets a star-studded London launch ahead of its July release

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is set to hit theatres on July 17. Ahead of its release, the film's ensemble cast came together in London; take a look

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has officially launched its global promotional campaign, with the film's A-list cast assembling in London ahead of its July 17 theatrical release. Leading the first round of appearances were Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Lupita Nyong'o, who posed for photographers as excitement continues to build around the director's latest big-screen spectacle.

Producer Emma Thomas, left, and director Christopher Nolan pose for photographers

Himesh Patel, from left, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, John Leguizamo and Benny Safdie pose for photographers upon arrival at the photo call for the film 'The Odyssey'

Based on Homer's legendary Greek epic, The Odyssey follows the long and perilous journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces mythical creatures, powerful gods and countless challenges, while his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) await his return.

The mythic action-adventure marks Nolan's first feature since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer and boasts one of the biggest ensemble casts of the year. Alongside Damon, Hathaway, Holland, Zendaya and Nyong'o, the film also stars Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth, Samantha Morton, Bill Irwin, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Rafi Gavron and Shiloh Fernandez, among others.

Lupita Nyong'o, from left, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Samantha Morton poses for photographers

As anticipation builds for one of 2026's most-awaited releases, here's a closer look at the standout moments from The Odyssey's London photocall and the film that's already generating significant buzz.