After the extraordinary success of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s next movie is officially in the works – and it’s going to reunite him with Matt Damon and star Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland.
Nolan’s prowess has seen him become the modern-day household name director. His latest, starring Cillian Murphy as the titular “father of the atomic bomb” is a wartime-spanning, dazzling epic.
Our Oppenheimer review said it was “less biopic and more horror movie,” and a “towering achievement that’s up there with Nolan’s very best, and a film of both great importance and true humanity.”
It was one of the biggest new movies of 2023 and was a big winner at the 2024 Oscars. As for what’s up his sleeve, we finally know a few details, including what kind of story it will tell.
When is Christopher Nolan’s next movie coming out?
Christopher Nolan’s next movie will be released on July 17, 2026.
The movie is expected to start filming in early 2025, though details about its production (and everything else, really) are being kept under wraps.
Who’s in the cast?
Tom Holland and Matt Damon are set to lead an all-star ensemble in Christopher Nolan’s next movie, starring alongside:
- Zendaya
- Charlize Theron
- Anne Hathaway
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Robert Pattinson
Damon has starred in two Nolan movies: Interstellar, in which he appeared in a shock third-act role on a frosted planet, and Oppenheimer, in which he played Leslie Groves. Robert Pattinson and Anne Hathaway have also stared in previous works from Nolan, the director known for often using the same actors across all his films.
Holland on the other hand has never starred in a Christopher Nolan project and the news of his casting a massive career move for the young Spider-man actor.
Nolan’s wife and producer on all his movies, Emma Thomas, earlier teased it was a “very exciting” time for the pair as they have “limitless” opportunities.
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Speaking in Empire Magazine, Thomas said, “I would say it’s very exciting. This is the moment where the possibilities are sort of limitless, we haven’t started thinking practicalities, or anything. Oppenheimer was so absurdly successful and we feel like we have an opportunity.”
That figures, considering the financial and critical success of Oppenheimer, and the fact Nolan is inarguably the greatest living filmmaker today.
Nolan set to adapt The Odyssey for his next film
Following the release of Oppenheimer, rumors have been running rampant as to what Christopher Nolan’s next film would be about. The leading theory for months was that it would be a period-piece vampire flick but we can now confirm exactly what the prolific director’s upcoming title will focus on.
Christopher Nolan’s next film based on ‘THE ODYSSEY’▪️A mythic action story following the tale of Odysseus & and his journey after the Trojan War▪️Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong’o are all starring▪️ Releasing July 17,… pic.twitter.com/swmfpX78Gt
— ScreenTime (@screentime) December 23, 2024
The film will draw inspiration from The Odyssey, one of the most famous pieces of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer. Standing the test of time, The Odyssey is one of the oldest pieces of poetry and writing that is still widely read and known by modern audiences.
What’s more, The Odyssey has been adapted and interpreted into many different films, novels and other art forms.
Christopher Nolan’s version will reportedly be a mythical action movie that will follow the tale of Odysseus and his story after the events of the Trojan War.
Odysseus is the Greek hero, and King of Ithaca, who concocted the plan that ultimately is what destroys the Trojan Empire. A famous story, Odysseus and his empire created a giant wooden horse and hid their best fighters inside the structure. Once the horse had been brought into the city of Troy, Odysseus’ soldiers broke out of the horse and killed the Trojans under the cover of darkness.
After taking down the Trojan empire, Odysseus is shipwrecked and is rescued by the Phaeacians, wherein he begins a 10-year-long journey to return to his home in Ithaca. This part of the legendary Greek hero’s life is what Christopher Nolan will reportedly be focusing on throughout his new film.
If you want to know more about the incredible filmmaker, here’s our guide to how many Oscars Christopher Nolan has, where to watch every Christopher Nolan movie, and a breakdown of the true story behind Oppenheimer. You can also check out our list of the best movies of 2024.