Following a stellar box office run which has seen it become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with $1.78 billion worldwide, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that Christopher Nolan’s epic blockbuster The Odyssey is set to sail onto 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and limited edition Steelbook this November, with pre-orders now open; check out the details…
THE ODYSSEY brings Homer’s foundational saga of heroes, gods and monsters to the screen and stars an extraordinary cast led by Oscar winner Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Oscar winner Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, and Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, with Zendaya, and Oscar winner Charlize Theron.
Now audiences can venture deeper into THE ODYSSEY with an essential collection of Special Features personally overseen by Christopher Nolan. Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the cast and crew, each piece extensively details an aspect of the film’s production, including constructing enormous sets, casting the actors, choreographing intense fight sequences, creating the effects, composing the score and much more, all while shining revealing lights on how Homer’s classic literary work transformed into a powerful cinematic epic.
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BEHIND THE SCENES – Personally overseen by Christopher Nolan, this collection of 12 in-depth special features takes audiences inside every aspect of THE ODYSSEY’s ambitious production through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Nolan alongside key cast and crew who brought the epic to life. Together, these pieces showcase the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind the landmark adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale.
- PLOTTING A COURSE – Hear how Christopher Nolan approached the daunting challenge of adapting a classic literary work into a cinematic epic.
- ICONS – Casting, costuming, hair, and makeup combine with layered performances to create THE ODYSSEY’s iconic characters.
- THE WIDEST WINDOW – Discover how Christopher Nolan turned a long-held filmmaking dream into reality, pushing the boundaries of cinema to achieve an unprecedented milestone.
- ON LOCATION – Journey with the cast and crew across the globe as they brave extreme conditions to capture the world’s most extraordinary locations on film.
- THE HORSE – Since the Trojan Horse may be the most well-known trick in history, a new design refashions its features to look like a completely convincing ruse.
- THE FALL OF TROY – Become immersed in the expansive Moroccan set where special lamps simulate fire, entire armies take up swords, and the sense of scale is enormous.
- ITHACA – Blending a 15th-century castle on Italy’s Favignana island with soundstage interiors, filmmakers create the home Odysseus was determined to return to.
- BATTLE READY – Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and the stunt team work together to bring realism and intensity to the film’s remarkable action sequences.
- APPARENT MAGIC – Discover how the special effects and visual effects teams worked in lockstep to bring fantastical elements to life with stunning realism.
- THE SEA PEOPLE – Retrofitted Viking ships, challenging open-sea conditions, and immersive storm effects combine to bring Odysseus’ perilous voyage to life.
- THE SCORE – Composer Ludwig Göransson opens his studio to reveal how ancient instruments, vocals, and experimentation shaped THE ODYSSEY’s intimate and emotional soundtrack.
- BRINGING IT HOME – Explore the post-production process, where meticulous editing and immersive sound design complete the film’s cinematic journey.
- THE JOURNEY OF FILM ON THE ODYSSEY- Content creator Reece Feldman asks Christopher Nolan for a precise walkthrough of what happens to the film once it leaves the set.
- IMAX EXCLUSIVE PROLOGUE
- JAMES BLAKE, TRAVIS SCOTT & LUDWIG GÖRANSSON – “WHEN I’M HOME” MUSIC VIDEO
- TRAILERS
