'The Odyssey' is all set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026. Amid the buzz surrounding its London premiere, here's how the film ends.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleChristopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is currently the talk of the town. The film stars American actor, Matt Damon as 'Odysseus', Anne Hathaway as 'Penelope' and Tom Holland as 'Telemachus'. Ahead of its theatrical release by Universal Pictures on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey has created a buzz as it premiered on July 6, 2026, in London. The film is based on Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, written around the 8th century BCE. Continue reading to know how the film ends.
The story of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey follows the ancient hero, 'Odysseus', the king of Ithaca, and his long journey home after the Trojan War. The Trojan War lasts for 10 years, but even after it ends, 'Odysseus' doesn’t return home for another 10 years. During this phase, he faces many dangers and obstacles. Back in Ithaca, everyone believes that 'Odysseus' is dead. Meanwhile, his wife, 'Penelope', is being persuaded by 108 men to remarry her and become the king.
However, 'Penelope' doesn’t want to remarry and tricks her suitors. She gives a condition to them that she will choose a husband after she finishes weaving the shawl. But every night she secretly undoes the day’s work, delaying the decision. 'Odysseus' and 'Penelope's' son, 'Telemachus', goes on a journey to look for his father. Along the way, he learns that his father is alive but trapped on an island by a nymph named 'Calypso'. Greek gods, 'Athena' and 'Zeus' join hands to free 'Odysseus'.
However, the god of the sea, 'Poseidon', is angry with 'Odysseus' and keeps making his journey troublesome by causing storms and wrecking his ships. During this phase, all of 'Odysseus's' crew die. 'Odysseus' is the only survivor. When 'Odysseus' returns to Ithaca after 20 years, he disguises himself as a beggar. He secretly reunites with his son, 'Telemachus'. 'Odysseus' is even recognised by his old loyal dog, which dies peacefully after seeing his master alive.
'Penelope' announces a contest to choose her new husband by the time 'Odysseus' returns to Ithaca. 'Penelope' challenges her suitors to string 'Odysseus' powerful bow and shoot arrows through a series of targets. However, none of them succeeds in this challenge. Being disguised 'Odysseus' also competes along with the 108 suitors. He easily completes the challenge. With the help of 'Telemachus', 'Odysseus' kills all the suitors and reveals his true identity.
'Penelope' gets overjoyed as she gets to know 'Odysseus' is alive. But she first tests the disguised 'Odysseus' to make sure that he is her real husband. However, when 'Odysseus' reveals to her how he built their bed around a tree trunk, 'Penelope' realises that it’s actually her husband. The families of the deceased suitors try to attack 'Odysseus', but Athena stops the fight and brings back peace. The film ends with 'Odysseus' and his wife, 'Penelope' living peacefully in Ithaca.
Christopher Nolan has not yet announced that there will be a sequel to The Odyssey. However, a report by The Pop Verse pointed out that the original Greek epic, The Odyssey, has an ancient follow-up named The Telegony. Although, The Telegony is not Homer’s work, it exists only in fragments. As of now, fans of Christopher Nolan’s films are excited for The Odyssey. Cinephiles who attended the London premiere shared their reviews on X (formerly Twitter). A movie critic wrote:
"Christopher Nolan somehow keeps raising the bar. THE ODYSSEY is one of the biggest, most epic movies I’ve ever seen. It’s got massive battles, incredible IMAX visuals, and feels like a true myth brought to life, but underneath all of that it’s really about one man trying to get back home. That’s what hit me the most. Matt Damon absolutely owns the role of Odysseus. You feel every loss, every mistake, and every victory with him. Anne Hathaway is fantastic as Penelope, and Tom Holland surprised me in the best way. He’s proving he can be much more than Spider-Man."
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