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The Odyssey (2026) Trailer
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MMaRsu
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Yup I remember people not being down on Ledger Joker at first before the movie came out
winjer
Gold Member
A few decades ago, this could be a parody movie, in the ZAZ or Mel Brooks style. Something dumb and stupid fun.
It's sad and pathetic that a major director is making crap like this.
Saber
Newd Member
Grildon Tundy
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They're drip-feeding controversial info to demoralize the public so we're pliable and acquiescent for the release.
Hey, this is just like my UFO disclosures!
Hey, this is just like my UFO disclosures!
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
Looks like early 90s CGI with those dull reflections on the metal.
Also kudos* for using one of the less iconic scenes from a story full of iconic scenes for the movie poster, lol.
*actually an ancient Greek word that's used in the Odyssey, the Sirens say it referring to Odysseus
Lord Panda
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Dr Bass
Gold Member
Really? The practical effects look like the T-1000? And you sure those aren't practical suits of armor?
I know this movie is getting a lot of internet hate before it's even released, but the dog piling of simple photos is getting silly. I completely understand the issue with the casting because of the current hypocrisy it reveals. But I don't understand people whining and moaning that everything doesn't look periodically accurate given how many different takes on this story there is. And those kinds of attempts have already been done. Nolan is not required to make a perfect recreation of the time and text. It's just an adaptation.
Bizarre hysteria and anger around this movie before it's even released. And that's all it is. A movie.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
No, I'm not.
Doesn't make their look any less dull and uninspiring, or the image a better fit for the movie. That image is as generic as they get. It could be about a couple dozen run-of-the-mill fantasy stories.
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winjer
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It's like buying tickets to watch a train wreck. People are fascinated to see what kind of disaster will come out of this. And in an age of social media, people like to say and show that they were there when it happened.
Asides from this, I doubt it will have any future cultural relevance.
Saber
Newd Member
I don't think most of people though this isn't going to bomb. Its a similar case of Harry Potter, despite heavy criticisms of Snape I don't think it will stop people from watching(I still gonna watch it for instance). I guess its a strategy from some people as a defense mechanism or something to throw at the criticism, not even your typical youtube content creators ever though its gonna be a flop despite being heavly against the casting (the who made that parody video about Nolan cast also didnt think so, also mocking the point in specific).
Now, Super-girl and Mandalorian on the other hand were clearly bombs right from the start. Same with He-man for some extent.
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Nah, it's an enormous event film.
Reckheim
Member
most people don't care about the manufactured 'outrage' surrounding this film. its a new Nolan IMAX movie, people will eat this shit up. And rightfully so.
negator2vc
Member
While the movie will make good numbers in the first few days or even the first week, will it make good numbers in the second week (after people that have seen it begin to voice their opinions)?
Remember the movie have a production budget of 250 millions + unknown marketing budget.
The initial tickets sold out one year in advance. The newly released tickets 1.5 months out are mostly gone for opening weekend and selling out for subsequent weekends, especially in premium formats. This is unusual even for billion dollar WW gross films.
AMC still has a 30 minute online queue to access their ticketing system three hours later.
Word of mouth would have to be shockingly terrible for it to underperform. Audiences trust Nolan.
The Goddamn Mike
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Not sure if someone posted earlier, but Variety confirms R rating, which is interesting given the mostly PG-13 catalogue of Chris Nolan films. At least this won't be pulling punches.
Edit: Link
But, also, this:
Neimoidian exclaims, "This is getting out of hand."
In any event, I'll be seeing this film - whatever it turns out to be - in IMAX, but not buying the popcorn bucket. A little too much hate being vented in this place, it seems...for what purpose? I don't know. The memes/jokes I guess? The face that launched...seven ships.
Despite the odd casting, I'm confident this will not suck. I'm looking up crow recipes in the event it does.
Edit: Link
But, also, this:
Neimoidian exclaims, "This is getting out of hand."
In any event, I'll be seeing this film - whatever it turns out to be - in IMAX, but not buying the popcorn bucket. A little too much hate being vented in this place, it seems...for what purpose? I don't know. The memes/jokes I guess? The face that launched...seven ships.
Despite the odd casting, I'm confident this will not suck. I'm looking up crow recipes in the event it does.
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Aesius
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I've been laughing at the memes but I still think this will be pretty good. Already got tickets to see it in 70mm IMAX.
Hari Seldon
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I'm waiting for streaming. Not because of some protest, but because I need subtitles to watch a Nolan flick.
IntentionalPun
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How do you know what people's opinion of the film will be?
near
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The Odyssey | Explore Premium Formats | July 17, 2026
Watch the trailer for The Odyssey adjust to different aspect ratios as you select each film format. In Theaters July 17, 2026.
www.odysseymovie.com
That popcorn bucket is pretty sick tbhNot sure if someone posted earlier, but Variety confirms R rating, which is interesting given the mostly PG-13 catalogue of Chris Nolan films. At least this won't be pulling punches.
Edit: Link
But, also, this:
Neimoidian exclaims, "This is getting out of hand."
In any event, I'll be seeing this film - whatever it turns out to be - in IMAX, but not buying the popcorn bucket. A little too much hate being vented in this place, it seems...for what purpose? I don't know. The memes/jokes I guess? The face that launched...seven ships.
Despite the odd casting, I'm confident this will not suck. I'm looking up crow recipes in the event it does.
Bojji
Member
Last night someone broke into my car and left two tickets to The Odyssey
This reminds me about...
Nocty
Currently Steaming
well well. The Nolan Nerds are still thirsty eh.
I have a broski at the local Cineworld that usually gets me and a few friends in for early shows. Can't wait!
nkarafo
Member
I will do my best.
kpopSuperstar
Gold Member
For as much we can complain, you would have to be completely ignorant about movies if you think this is gonna flop.
It's gonna do bonkers numbers.
The Goddamn Mike
Member
For sure. It's just a bit...dramatic. I'll also probably be sleeping on the couch if I spend $50 on another "thing" which requires permanent shelf space.
falconhoof
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Rated R
variety.com
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns R Rating
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has earned an R rating, making it one of the most expensive films ever made that's geared at adults.
variety.com
Avid Reading Horse
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Yeah yeah nawww... I'm not negotiating. I'll go to a screening if I'm paid $200. I ain't doin' that shit for just one Benjamin post COVIDflation.
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Donald mac Ronald
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Let's go
I'd almost believe this is part of a FOMO marketing scheme....almost.
Bojji
Member
I'm glad movie tickets are dirt cheap here (~5.75USD) and cinemas are near empty most of the time.
I'm still hyped for this movie despite all the idiocy on display (sorry guys).
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
2/10? I'm sorry but this woman is a total babe! Her face makes up for the lack of boobs
Bojji
Member
2/10? I'm sorry but this woman is a total babe! Her face makes up for the lack of boobs
Lupita is quite attractive but casting her as Helen of Troy is pure rage bait (and was done to score woke points). There are no historical or biological reasons how Helen of Troy could be a black woman (and we know she wasn't based on Homers work).
Odyssey has fantastical elements in it but it's still set in the real world, it's not Lord of The Rings or GOT.
IntentionalPun
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There's no real evidence Helen of Troy was a real historical figure. The Odyssey is basically pure fantasy.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
There is no evidence Mwindo - a hero from the epic tale told by the Nyanga people in the Congo - was a real historical figure.
His tale is pure fantasy.
Would it make sense for us to cast a white or asian actor as this figure in an adaptation? He wasn't real and it is fantasy after all.
Bojji
Member
Homer described her as white, if she was black in Ancient Greece (very, very rare sight) I bet he would write about it.
Odyssey is set in Greece and modern day Turkey, it's not Middle Earth or Westeros. We know what ethnic groups lived there few thousand years ago.
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IntentionalPun
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And that's fine, it's just not a real historical account. Homer did not know if Helen of Troy existed during the Bronze Age, he also didn't know anything but the legends told about the events of that time or anything else. It's a fantasy story/legend.
Look I'm not a big supporter of making Helen of Troy black, but we are talking about a dude from London re-telling a Greek fantasy story. It's not that big of a deal.
Just like I don't think it's a big deal Jake Gyllenhal played the lead in Prince of Persia.
Moondoggy
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The Odyssey is part of Greek mythology, that not the same as fantasy, mythology is the creation of stories based around a people's culture to better understand the world around them. It's pretty disingenuous of people to pull the "She could have been black, you don't know she wasn't" BS, the greek poets wouldn't have been creating stories based around foreigners to represent their culture and people.
IntentionalPun
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Well nobody said what you just quoted. I was merely pointing out that Helen of Troy wasn't black or white, she wasn't real lol
Mythology is more accurate, I appreciate the correction. Thing is The Odyssey also established a lot of fantasy tropes.
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Moondoggy
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She's described as white, if you're not trying to argue against that then bringing up her being a narrative creation has no point.
IntentionalPun
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Maybe read the content of my posts and don't invent things I didn't say. Someone used the term "historical" in reference to Helen of Troy, I was merely pointing out that she's not a historical figure.
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Moondoggy
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It's not a big deal to you but you had this example on deck ready to go
And for the record, yes this was also stupid back in the day, alot of people said it was stupid and made fun of it.............just like this casting decision is also stupid.
IntentionalPun
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Had this on deck ready to go?
Do you mean I have a brain, I have memories?
Yes I do in fact have a brain and memories.
Moondoggy
Member
Got a real master of deflecting here huh, maybe stop responding to people with dumb shit like, "She's just fantasy" if you're going to insult and move the goalpost every time someone calls you out.
IntentionalPun
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Deflecting from what? Your bizarre accusation I "had something on deck?"
Maybe make a point without some agenda bullshit.
It's my opinion none of this is a big deal.
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