Get Ready To Take The Journey With The Odyssey As It Sails Towards Home Entertainment

Christopher Nolan’s cinematic triumph. The Odyssey is sailing onto home entertainment this November. Will you be taking the journey with it?

Christopher Nolan’s unrivaled blockbuster event is coming home. A mythic action epic of mammoth proportions, The Odyssey has cemented itself as the highest-grossing film in both Nolan’s filmography and Universal Pictures’ storied 114-year history. It achieved this by earning more than $1.7 billion (USD) at the global box office. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, the film will be available to own just in time for the festive season. Additionally, The Odyssey debuts on digital platforms, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray on November 18th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Exclusive content never before seen by audiences will also be available.

THE ODYSSEY brings Homer’s foundational saga of heroes, gods, and monsters to the screen and stars an extraordinary cast led by Oscar winner Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Oscar winner Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, and Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, with Zendaya and Oscar winner Charlize Theron. (Read our review here)

VENTURE DEEPER INTO THE ODYSSEY WITH GREAT SPECIAL FEATURES

Now audiences can explore the film more deeply with an essential collection of Special Features personally overseen by Christopher Nolan. Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the cast and crew, each piece extensively details an aspect of the film’s production. These include building enormous sets, casting actors, choreographing intense fight sequences, creating effects, composing the score, and more. Furthermore, each piece shines, revealing light on how Homer’s classic literary work transformed into a powerful cinematic epic.

THE CREW

Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan produced the film. Nolan’s films, including The Odyssey, Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception, and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $7 billion (USD) at the global box office and have won 11 Oscars from 49 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Oppenheimer.

Nolan’s creative production team includes several returning Oscar-winning collaborators, including Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema and Editor Jennifer Lame. Moreover, Oscar-nominated Production Designer Ruth De Jong and Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick are also involved. The score is composed by three-time Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson.

WATCH THE FILM IN DYNAMIC 4K ULTRA HD AT HOME

4K Ultra HD is the ultimate way to test the limits of your home cinema system like never before. It features stunningly vibrant visuals, four times the resolution of HD, and enhanced color and contrast of High Dynamic Range (HDR). This puts you at the center of the action for the ultimate home cinema experience. Experience the film in 4K Ultra HD.

THE SPECIAL FEATURES*

Explore the extensive collection of exclusive special features that take you behind the making of Nolan’s epic movie.

BEHIND THE SCENES – Personally overseen by Christopher Nolan, this collection of 12 in-depth special features takes audiences inside every aspect of THE ODYSSEY‘s ambitious production. You’ll see exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Nolan alongside key cast and crew who brought the epic to life. Together, these pieces showcase the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind the landmark adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale.

PLOTTING A COURSE – Hear how Christopher Nolan approached the daunting challenge of adapting a classic literary work into a cinematic epic.

ICONS – Casting, costuming, hair, and makeup combine with layered performances to create THE ODYSSEY‘s iconic characters.

THE WIDEST WINDOW – Discover how Christopher Nolan turned a long-held filmmaking dream into reality. He pushed the boundaries of cinema to achieve an unprecedented milestone.

ON LOCATION – Journey with the cast and crew across the globe. They brave extreme conditions to capture the world’s most extraordinary locations on film.

THE HORSE – Since the Trojan Horse may be the most well-known trick in history, a new design refashions its features to look like a completely convincing ruse.

THE FALL OF TROY – Become immersed in the expansive Moroccan set where special lamps simulate fire, entire armies take up swords, and the sense of scale is enormous.

ITHACA – Blending a 15th-century castle on Italy’s Favignana island with soundstage interiors, filmmakers create the home Odysseus was determined to return to.

BATTLE READY – Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and the stunt team work together to bring realism and intensity to the film’s remarkable action sequences.

APPARENT MAGIC – Discover how the special effects and visual effects teams worked in lockstep to bring fantastical elements to life with stunning realism.

AN AMAZING ARRAY OF BONUS FEATURES CONTINUED

THE SEA PEOPLE – Retrofitted Viking ships, challenging open-sea conditions, and immersive storm effects combine to bring Odysseus’ perilous voyage to life.

THE SCORE – Composer Ludwig Göransson opens his studio to reveal how ancient instruments, vocals, and experimentation shaped THE ODYSSEY‘s intimate and emotional soundtrack.

BRINGING IT HOME – Explore the post-production process, where meticulous editing and immersive sound design complete the film’s cinematic journey.

THE JOURNEY OF FILM ON THE ODYSSEY– Content creator Reece Feldman asks Christopher Nolan for a precise walkthrough of what happens to the film once it leaves the set.

IMAX EXCLUSIVE PROLOGUE

JAMES BLAKE, TRAVIS SCOTT & LUDWIG GÖRANSSON – “WHEN I’M HOME” MUSIC VIDEO

TRAILERS

*only available on selected formats

THE FORMATS TECHNICAL DETAILS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:

Street Date: 18/11/2026

Barcode: 5061088924089

Layers: BD 100

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

Rating: 15 for strong violence

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French European, German, and Italian

Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French European (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), German (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Italian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)

Film Run Time: 2:52:24

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:

Street Date: 18/11/2026

Barcode: 5061088924072

Layers: BD 50

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

Rating: 15 for strong violence

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, German and Italian

Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), German (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Italian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)

Film Run Time: 2:52:24

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

Street Date: 18/11/2026

Barcode: 5061088924065

Layers: DVD 9

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

Rating: 15 for strong violence

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH

Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature), English Audio Description

Film Run Time: 2:45:31

Set sail for an epic adventure this November as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arrives on home entertainment, ready for the holiday season.