The verdict
Audiences rate it 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB across 4,027 votes — a strong score. It is playing 33 times at 9 cinemas across 7 districts, from HK$100 to HK$240 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) in Taikoo Shing, HK$100. Premium formats available: IMAX. Category IIB · 173 minutes.
What it is about
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an epic fantasy adventure shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson as Antinous and Zendaya as Athena.
What to expect
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey adapts the ancient epic as a 173-minute fantasy adventure, shot entirely on IMAX film. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, making his way home from Troy through encounters with the Cyclops, Sirens and Calypso; Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya fill out the cast. The movie is rated Category IIB, so it is not suitable for young children. In Hong Kong it opens 15 July 2026, playing exclusively in IMAX across 21 cinemas in 15 districts, with over 270 screenings in the first week. Tickets start at HK$100, with Chinese subtitles.
Trailer
Cast
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Matt Damon
Odysseus -
Tom Holland
Telemachus -
Anne Hathaway
Penelope -
Robert Pattinson
Antinous - Lupita Nyong'o
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Himesh Patel
Eurylochus -
Zendaya
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Charlize Theron
Calypso -
John Leguizamo
Eumaeus -
Travis Scott
Bard -
Corey Hawkins
Polybus -
Jarreth J. Merz
Leodes -
Niko Nicotera
Peisander -
Elliot Page
Sinon -
Shiloh Fernandez
First Trojan -
Rafi Gavron
Second Trojan -
Elyes Gabel
Elatus
Crew
- Director Christopher Nolan
- Writer Christopher Nolan
- Original Music Composer Ludwig Göransson
- Music Callum Armstrong
- Music Rosa Fragorapti
- Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema
- Editor Jennifer Lame
- Producer Christopher Nolan
- Producer Emma Thomas
- Executive Producer Thomas Hayslip
Where to watch it
33 screenings at 9 cinemas over the next week, from HK$100.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Macau (Lisboeta) | — | — | 8 | Thu 13:50 | HK$130 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tsim Sha Tsui (iSQUARE) | Tsim Sha Tsui | IMAX | 8 | Thu 10:55 | HK$170–240 |
| Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) | Central | — | 5 | Thu 10:40 | HK$200 |
| MOViE MOViE Pacific Place (Admiralty) | Admiralty | — | 4 | Thu 16:05 | HK$180 |
| MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) | Taikoo Shing | — | 2 | Thu 15:50 | HK$100 cheapest |
| MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) | Yuen Long | — | 2 | Thu 10:30 | HK$110 |
| PALACE ifc | Central | — | 2 | Thu 13:25 | HK$180 |
| Emperor Cinemas Causeway Bay (Times Square) | Causeway Bay | — | 1 | Sat 14:20 | HK$180 |
| Emperor Cinemas Wong Chuk Hang (THE SOUTHSIDE) | Wong Chuk Hang | — | 1 | Sat 21:15 | HK$170 |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
What viewers said
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/the-odyssey-2026-christopher-nolans-most-faithful-epic-is-also-his-most-ambitious-one/ Rating: A+ (updated after second viewing) THE ODYSSEY is a maximalist, deeply faithful adaptation of Homer's poem that somehow ends on a quiet, contemplative note despite everything it throws at you along the way. […]
Manuel São Bento — 10/10 · read in full
Monty Python couldn't improve on this. Suffice to say, someone doesn't know their classical Greek history/mythology too well. They have excavated remains from the site of Troy and undertaken facial recreations. Would it surprise anyone to know they look Greek? […]
MovieGuys — 4/10 · read in full
The hype was massive, the crowd was packed, but the boredom in the theatre at the end credits said it all. A 172-minute film felt like it was a 6+ hour watch. This isn’t a respectful adaptation of Homer’s epic; it’s a bloated, self-important disaster that butchers the source material, erases Greek identity, and rams woke DEI nonsense down your throat while delivering some of the worst big-name acting I’ve seen in years. […]
AlphaLucifer — 1/10 · read in full
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- The runtime is 173 minutes.
- What is the Hong Kong certificate and is it suitable for children?
- It is rated Category IIB, which means it is not suitable for young children.
- Is it showing in IMAX?
- Yes, it is available exclusively in IMAX format across 21 cinemas in Hong Kong.
- What language and subtitles are available?
- The original language is English, with Chinese subtitles.
