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Tom Holland Stars in Nolan’s $250M IMAX Odyssey

7/9/2026

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Tom Holland Debuts

Tom Holland says his role as Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* marks a new chapter as the film opens on July 17, 2024.
He calls it his last chance to play a boy in a $250 million movie starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya as Athena.
*The Odyssey* premiered in London on July 6 and will open worldwide on July 17 as the first narrative feature shot entirely on IMAX 70 mm film.

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Elon Musk Criticizes

Elon Musk and other right-wing critics denounced the film’s casting as “woke,” igniting a culture-war clash.
Historian Tom Holland defended the movie on X, calling the backlash “cutting off your nose to spite your face.”
Christopher Nolan said he used contemporary American English and modern casting to give the story emotional meaning.
Lupita Nyong’o told Elle the cast is representative of the world.

History

Historical Context

In July 2008 Christopher Nolan released The Dark Knight, the first major blockbuster filmed with IMAX cameras, backed by a $185 million Warner Bros. budget, later grossing over $1 billion and earning $3.5 million in IMAX pre-sales. Nolan’s 2024 film The Odyssey repeats the IMAX 70 mm approach, drawing criticism from Elon Musk and right-wing commentators as high-budget, tech-driven adaptations spark cultural debate.

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Tom Holland Debuts

Tom Holland says his role as Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* marks a new chapter as the film opens on July 17, 2024.
He calls it his last chance to play a boy in a $250 million movie starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya as Athena.
*The Odyssey* premiered in London on July 6 and will open worldwide on July 17 as the first narrative feature shot entirely on IMAX 70 mm film.

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