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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Will Return to Theaters Next Month as Awards Season Heats Up
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Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* will return to more than 1,000 North American cinemas on 11 December, including Imax and Imax 70mm venues. The rerelease comes as awards season gathers pace, with the film expected to contend in several Academy Award categories, including best picture.
Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film has grossed $626 million domestically and $1.8 billion worldwide. It is Universal’s highest-grossing film internationally and overall, and ranks as Imax’s highest-grossing feature; worldwide, it sits at number 11, just behind *Zootopia 2*.
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In short
- *The Odyssey* returns to North American cinemas on 11 December.
- The film has made $1.8 billion worldwide.
- It is expected to feature in awards-season races.
How this story developed
- 10 minutes ago Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* will return to more than 1,000 North American cinemas on 11 December, including Imax and Imax 70mm venues. The rerelease comes as awards season gathers pace, with the film expected to contend in several Academy Award categories, including best picture.
Explained simply
The Odyssey is based on an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer. It follows Odysseus, a Greek king trying to return home after the Trojan War, and the dangers and delays he encounters along the way.
Matt Damon plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s film, which was released by Universal Pictures. Its commercial success and Imax record place it among the biggest cinema releases, while its expected awards nominations could bring it further attention during the film industry’s annual awards season.