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Matt Damon Critiques Oscar Campaigning, Teases Nolan's Epic Film

1/21/2026

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Matt Damon says Oscar campaigning is backward and odd in Netflix's Skip Intro interview, though it can keep films in public discussion.
He notes he has benefited from awards in the past, having won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting.
Damon will star in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026, and he calls it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a star-studded cast.

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Matt Damon says Oscar campaigning is backward and odd in Netflix's Skip Intro interview, though it can keep films in public discussion.
He notes he has benefited from awards in the past, having won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting.
Damon will star in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026, and he calls it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a star-studded cast.