Marking one of the most eagerly awaited cinematic events of 2026, ‘The Odyssey’ is slated for a global theatrical release on July 17. The film has recently drawn attention not only for its star-studded cast, including Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, but also for its impressive runtime, positioning it as the second-longest feature in the celebrated director Christopher Nolan’s oeuvre.
Clocking in at 173 minutes, The Odyssey extends just beyond the length of Nolan’s acclaimed Interstellar by a mere four minutes and closely trails his longest film, Oppenheimer, which has a duration of 180 minutes. This places the new release in a unique position within Nolan’s filmography, highlighting its epic scale and narrative depth.
Christopher Nolan’s Films by Runtime
To put the length of The Odyssey into perspective, here is a ranking of Nolan’s films by their running times:
- Oppenheimer – 180 minutes
- The Odyssey – 173 minutes
- Interstellar – 169 minutes
- The Dark Knight Rises – 164 minutes
- The Dark Knight – 152 minutes
- Tenet – 150 minutes
- Inception – 148 minutes
- Batman Begins – 140 minutes
- The Prestige – 130 minutes
- Insomnia – 118 minutes
- Memento – 113 minutes
- Dunkirk – 106 minutes
- Following – 69 minutes
The narrative of The Odyssey draws inspiration from the ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer, chronicling the arduous journey of the hero Odysseus as he endeavors to return home after the Trojan War. This timeless tale of adventure and resilience is now reimagined through Nolan’s visionary filmmaking, promising an immersive experience for audiences worldwide.