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Ithaca's king defies the gods in final The Odyssey trailer

July 1, 2026 Development Source: Ars Technica

Ithaca's king defies the gods in final The Odyssey trailer

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We got our first look at stills of Damon’s Odysseus in February 2025, an extended teaser last July, and a full-length trailer in December. A second trailer in May gave us our first glimpse of Theron’s Circe and Pattinson’s conniving Antinous, the latter intent on wooing Penelope and ruling over Ithaca in Odysseus’ stead (as well as snidely taunting Telemachus for his daddy issues). The infamous cyclops briefly appeared, as well as footage of Odysseus and his men battling the cannibalistic race of giants known as Laestrygonians and navigating around the treacherous whirlpool Charybdis. This final trailer incorporates much of the same footage. What’s new: Telemachus expressing his desire to rule in his father’s absence and Penelope quickly quashing such ambitions. “They’re not giving up power to you or Odysseus,” she says. “Do you think life goes back to the way it was? That world is gone. If he returned, he’d have to kill them. Like you will.” Odysseus makes it clear he’s prepared to bring all the vengeance that’s required to reclaim his throne. Zendaya’s Athena also makes an appearance, telling Odysseus the gods told him what would come with the fall of Troy. “Then I defy the gods,” Odysseus declares. The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17, 2026. The film was shot entirely in IMAX; it will release in IMAX and on 75 and 35 mm.