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The Odyssey Review (2026) — 94% Celluloid Score

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2026 ·

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Is The Odyssey worth watching?

Yes. The Odyssey (2026) earns a 94% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. An audience snapshot is not available. See the 2 inputs.

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100% Editorial Rating
88 Metascore

Behind the ratings

5/5

Kaiser Khan’s personal ratingConfirmed . A score records a preference; linked coverage explains its own editorial basis.

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Runtime
2h 53m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Language
English

Also known as द ओडिसी La Odisea L'Odyssée Die Odyssee A Odisseia オデュッセイア 오디세이 奥德赛

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Celluloid Score 94% combines 2 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, drama, fantasy pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

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    Is The Odyssey worth watching?

    Yes — The Odyssey earns a 94% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, drama, fantasy pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Yes. It is one of the most extraordinary-looking blockbusters in years and worth seeing on the largest screen possible, even if it is easier to admire than to love.

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    An audience snapshot is not available.

    What is The Odyssey about?

    Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic as a mythic action spectacle shot across the world in IMAX. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, fighting gods, monsters, and time itself on a decade-long journey home to Penelope after the fall of Troy.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Odyssey

    The Odyssey (2026) Review: Homer, Writ Large in IMAX

    The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's IMAX-shot adaptation of Homer, with Matt Damon as Odysseus, a staggering visual epic whose heart sometimes lags behind its scale.

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    Yes. It is one of the most extraordinary-looking blockbusters in years and worth seeing on the largest screen possible, even if it is easier to admire than to love.

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    The Odyssey: frequently asked questions

    Is The Odyssey worth watching?

    Yes. The Odyssey (2026) has a Celluloid Score of 94%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is The Odyssey?

    The Odyssey runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).

    What is The Odyssey rated?

    The Odyssey is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Odyssey?

    The Odyssey is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya.

    What is the Metascore for The Odyssey?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Odyssey is 88 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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