"A film by Christopher Nolan shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. Watch The Odyssey trailer and experience the film in cinemas 17 July 2026," the makers of one of the biggest Hollywood releases of all time wrote, sharing its trailer.
Netizens on platforms like X and Reddit erupted in excitement, praising the trailer's breath-taking visuals and immersive scale. One X user gushed, "Every frame is screaming perfection... You can feel it, Christopher Nolan has made something gorgeous," while another hailed it as "a once-in-a-lifetime experience" in IMAX. Reactions highlighted the tension-building sound design and emotional depth, with posts like "The score playing sounded terrifying and uneasy and the shots of the ocean and the trojan horse were gorgeous" earning thousands of likes.
Many drew comparisons to Nolan's past hits, evoking Dunkirk's suspense and Interstellar's spectacle, with one declaring, "We have never been so back."
However, not all were aboard the hype ship. Some criticized the modernized costumes, likening them to Star Wars attire, and lamented a disconnect from the source material: "It doesn't feel like Odyssey at all... more references to Iliad."
Reddit threads buzzed with debates over historical accuracy, with users noting, "Costumes and ships look inaccurate," though others defended Nolan's artistic liberties. Critics echoed the divide but leaned positive, calling the footage "jaw-dropping" and a "spectacular achievement."
Publications like Forbes noted leaks sparking early backlash, with some deeming it "pretty bad" due to perceived inaccuracies, while Cinema Blend highlighted the "eerie threat" in the visuals, fueling popcorn-worthy drama. No Film School delved into "history nerds" frustrations over polished armor and simplified arcs, yet praised the mythic menace akin to Oppenheimer.
