Hi movie friends, a big Hollywood update! Our ‘Spider-Man’ Tom Holland is starring in Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey. The film is based on the epic story written by the Greek poet Homer and is set to release in IMAX theaters on July 17, 2026.
Tom spoke to Good Morning America about the opportunity and said, “When I got the call from Nolan, it was an unforgettable moment in my life! It felt like I got the call about the Spider-Man role 10 years ago. Super excited!” He said enthusiastically. When I saw this news with friends in Hyderabad, I was like, “Wow, Spider-Man is going to make a splash in Nolan’s film!” I felt like. What is Tom’s role, what is special about the film, and why is it a big deal for Telugu fans, let me tell you in a hot idli-like article!
Tom Holland: From Spider-Man to Odyssey
Tom Holland has become a global sensation as Peter Parker alias Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The films Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home have grossed $3.9 billion at the global box office. He has proven himself to be a versatile actor with projects like Uncharted (2022) and The Crowded Room (2023). Now, he is set to set a new milestone in his career by working with Nolan for the first time in The Odyssey.
Tom's role in The Odyssey is yet to be confirmed, but according to ScreenRant, he is playing one of the leading characters. Tom said on The Dish Podcast, “To be honest, I don’t know much about the film. Meeting Nolan was great, he explained the story loosely. He’ll announce the full details when he’s ready!” This hush-hush vibe is special to Nolan films, isn’t it?
What is the movie ‘The Odyssey’?
The Odyssey is a “mythical action epic” written and directed by Nolan, based on the ancient Greek epic story written by Homer. The film follows the adventurous 10-year journey of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) to find his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Gods, monsters, sirens, sea storms, magic—this story has it all! Universal Studios X announced, “Shot worldwide using new IMAX film technology, the film brings Homer’s story to IMAX screens for the first time.”
The film stars Tom Holland, along with Matt Damon (Odysseus), Zendaya (Tom’s girlfriend, Spider-Man co-star), Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron. Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar) is working with Nolan for the third time on the film. According to Variety, Tom and Zendaya are working together on the film for the first time since Spider-Man, which is an extra treat for fans.
Tom's Excitement: Phone Call of a Lifetime
Tom told Deadline, "Acting in a Nolan film is a big moment in my career. I said 'yes' without even seeing the script, it's so exciting!" He said. On The Dish Podcast, about working with Zendaya on set, he said, "If the director gives a note on set, sometimes if we don't like it, we make eye contact with Zendaya and say, 'Let's talk about this later.' Working with her is the saving grace!" He joked. When I saw Spider-Man: No Way Home in Hyderabad, I saw Tom-Zendaya's chemistry and thought, "These two will do magic on screen!"
Technical Touch and Hype
Nolan's films are always in top gear in terms of visuals and storytelling. According to ScreenRant, Tom Holland was seen on the set of The Odyssey with Nolan in a brown cloak, aboard a large wooden ship, hinting at a Greek epic vibe. Nolan is shooting the film with new IMAX film technology, which takes the scale shown in Oppenheimer to another level. Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway in supporting roles, Robert Pattinson (of Tenet fame) in action scenes—all guaranteed to give fans goosebumps.
However, some fans have raised doubts about X. One user wrote, “Tom, is the Greek epic set for Zendaya? They’re cell phone face heroes!” A director like Nolan, who realistically presented the dream world in Inception and the atomic bomb history in Oppenheimer, is confident that he will also present the Greek epic in a rich way with this casting.
Final Talk: Tom Holland in the Nolan Universe!
Tom Holland is making a star-studded entry into the Christopher Nolan Universe with the movie The Odyssey, which he called “a call you will never forget in your life.” He is going to make a splash in the Greek epic on IMAX screens in July 2026 along with Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway. While we are getting excited in theaters with Pushpa 2 (December 5, 2024), Tom Holland is going to win our fan hearts in Hollywood with Nolan.