The Odyssey | Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic The Odyssey is set for a July 17, 2026, theatrical release. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, chronicling his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to reunite with his wife Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway. The IMAX-shot epic also features Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron in key roles. (Image: Universal Pictures/YouTube screengrab)
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2026's Blockbuster Lineup: From Wuthering Heights to Ramayan & Alpha

  • Wuthering Heights: Emerald Fennell's Gothic drama, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, releases Feb 13, 2026, inspired by Emily Brontë's novel.
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return May 1, 2026, for the high-fashion sequel, joined by Kenneth Branagh and Lucy Liu.
  • The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, hits theaters July 17, 2026.
  • Ramayan: Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic, with Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, releases Diwali 2026, featuring music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
  • Alpha: Alia Bhatt leads the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film, directed by Shiv Rawail, expected in 2026.

Why It Matters: 2026 promises a diverse slate of highly anticipated films, from Hollywood epics to Indian blockbusters.

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