The Odyssey World Tour Unveils Trojan Horse in New York City The Odyssey world tour arrived in New York City on Tuesday night, transforming Lincoln Square into a dramatic spectacle with a star-studded red carpet, military-style security, and a massive 40-foot Trojan Horse prop. The statue, central to the film’s plot, serves as the vessel through which Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) and his crew execute their secret attack on Troy, marking the start of their journey home. Christopher Nolan and his team constructed the horse as part of the film’s production, with the director himself participating in its creation. During a press event, John Leguizamo, who portrays Odysseus’ loyal companion Eumaeus, described his surprise upon learning that Nolan had been inside the horse during filming. “I was looking for Chris Nolan to meet him, and they told me he was inside the horse with 20 actors and the DP [Hoyte van Hoytema] and the IMAX camera. I couldn’t believe that. I was like, wow, this man is a leader,” Leguizamo said to The Hollywood Reporter. Damon, who walked the NYC red carpet alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, and Jon Bernthal, shared insights about filming the Trojan Horse sequence. During a press run, he revealed that Nolan had no premeditated plan for the scene, instead instructing the cast and crew to “cram in there and figure it out.” Damon described the process as capturing the “claustrophobia” of the moment, with cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and the IMAX camera operating in real time. “Hoyte was looking through the lens, and Chris was right next to him. They just built that in real time. It was so cool to see. If we had planned it out, I don’t think it would have had that same energy,” Damon told GamesRadar+.#universal_studios_hollywood #matt_damon #chris_nolan #odyssey_world_tour #lincoln_square
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Secures Extended Theatrical Run Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey has received a significant update regarding its release strategy, which will grant the highly anticipated project a longer theatrical run. Universal Pictures has announced a revised distribution plan that extends cinema exclusivity for major releases, offering audiences more time to experience the film in theaters before it transitions to home entertainment platforms. The studio’s new approach involves keeping films exclusively in cinemas for a minimum of five weekends in 2026, with the window expanding to seven weekends in 2027. This marks a shift from the shortened theatrical windows implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, which typically lasted around three weekends before digital releases. Universal’s updated strategy aims to restore a longer period of cinema exclusivity for its flagship titles. The Odyssey, directed by Nolan, is set to premiere in theaters on July 17, 2026. The film features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. Its extended theatrical run is expected to enhance its visibility and allow for a more immersive viewing experience. Other Universal films under this revised strategy include Reminders of Him, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael, Disclosure Day, Minions & Monsters, Focker In-Law, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and Shrek 5. However, the policy does not apply to films released through Focus Features, Universal’s specialty label, which will continue with its existing theatrical strategies.#universal_pictures #the_odyssey #matt_damon #chris_nolan #tom_holland
