The Odyssey Returns to Theaters December 11
Christopher Nolan's epic reaches cinemas again one week before Dune Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday open.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Science Fiction
The Odyssey, which opened in theaters July 17, will return to theaters December 11, 2026, and become available for digital video-on-demand November 17, 2026. The film has grossed $1.8 million worldwide since its opening, and the re-release includes IMAX screenings.
Why it matters
The re-release gives audiences a second chance to see the film in theaters, with IMAX screenings offered for a movie shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Its timing places it one week before the December 18 releases of Dune Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, both of which will also use premium large-format screens.
The Odyssey has grossed $1.8 million worldwide since its July 17 opening, according to reported box office figures. The extraction provides no comparator or breakdown of domestic versus international earnings, and the re-release's commercial impact remains unknown.
The players
Matt Damon
Matt Damon is an American actor and screenwriter known for his leading roles in major studio films, and he stars as Odysseus in The Odyssey.
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a British-American filmmaker celebrated for large-scale original films and his commitment to shooting with IMAX cameras, and he directed The Odyssey.
The details
The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, returns to theaters December 11, 2026, with IMAX screenings included in the re-release. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Corey Hawkins, Elliot Page, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, and John Leguizamo.
Timeline
July 14, 2026: The New York premiere was held in New York City.
July 17, 2026: The Odyssey opened in theaters.
November 17, 2026: The film becomes available for digital video-on-demand.
December 11, 2026: The Odyssey returns to theaters.
December 18, 2026: Dune Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday release.
Industry Dynamics
The re-release reflects Nolan's established practice of building theatrical runs around IMAX screens, a model that positions premium large-format venues as a key draw during crowded holiday release periods. Placing The Odyssey one week before Dune Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, both of which use premium formats, shows how studios are competing for IMAX and premium screen capacity.
Viewers who missed The Odyssey in its July run can see it again in theaters on December 11, 2026, including in IMAX screenings. The film also becomes available for digital video-on-demand starting November 17, 2026, offering a second option for home viewing.
The takeaway
Audiences seeking the biggest-screen experience have a chance to catch The Odyssey in IMAX before the December 18 wave of major releases. Checking local theater listings for IMAX showtimes ahead of December 11 can help secure a seat.
What happens next
The Odyssey becomes available for digital video-on-demand November 17, 2026, and returns to theaters December 11, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by UPI.
