The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)



6.3 2026 23 min —

Cast: Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Tom Holland

Documentary
Step inside the making of Christopher Nolan’s legendary action epic, *The Odyssey*. This exclusive documentary unveils the colossal challenge of transforming Homer’s ancient masterpiece into a cinematic spectacle, tracking a relentless 91-day primary shoot across six nations. Witness the groundbreaking deployment of cutting-edge IMAX film technology and the staggering orchestration of more than 5,300 bespoke costumes. Featuring an all-star ensemble fronted by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway, discover how they resurrected the perilous, eternal realm of Greek gods and monsters for the big screen.

More About This Film

The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic is a behind-the-scenes documentary devoted to Christopher Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer's legendary Odyssey. The short film offers a preview of the scale of the production, introducing the filmmakers, performers and craftspeople involved in bringing the ancient journey to contemporary cinema.

Rather than retelling the complete myth, the documentary focuses on the process of creating the feature, from locations and sets to costumes, action sequences and the technical demands of filming on an enormous scale. It also provides glimpses of the ensemble led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

  • The documentary has a runtime of approximately 22 minutes.
  • Christopher Nolan appears as himself and is credited as director, writer and producer of The Odyssey feature.
  • The project showcases the first movie shot entirely with IMAX film cameras.
  • Emma Thomas appears in the documentary as producer of the feature.
  • The short was released in 2026 alongside promotional activity for The Odyssey.

Where to Watch

The documentary is available through major digital and streaming outlets, with exact access depending on country and licensing.