The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."
6.3
18 votes
July 14, 2026
23m
Documentary
Overview
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.
Where to watch
In United States
Stream
Cast
Christopher Nolan
Self - Director / Writer / Producer
Matt Damon
Self - "Odysseus"
Robert Pattinson
Self - "Antinous"
Zendaya
Self - "Athena"
Tom Holland
Self - "Telemachus"
Emma Thomas
Self - Producer
Nilo Otero
Self - First Assistant Director
Andrew Jackson
Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
George Cottle
Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator
Himesh Patel
Self - "Eurylochus"
Anne Hathaway
Self - "Penelope"
Thomas Hayslip
Self - Executive Producer
Ruth De Jong
Self - Production Designer
Scott R. Fisher
Self - Special Effects SupervisorJ
Jonas Kirk
Self - Construction CoordinatorMore like this
The Walking Dead: The Return
2024
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
2021
Making Squid Game: The Challenge
2023
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
2022
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
Seduced and Abandoned
2013
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Maria by Callas
2017
The Class of ‘92
2013
Being James Bond
2021
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023
Cameraperson
2016
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010
Heart of a Dog
2015
Spielberg
2017
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019