Rolling Stone
Christopher Nolan's monumental film The Odyssey is set to make its home video debut, and notably, it will arrive much sooner than anticipated. The film is slated for release on video-on-demand platforms, alongside a Blu-ray launch on November 17, just four months following its premiere in U.S. theaters.
Originally announced in August, further details regarding the release have now emerged. In addition to the standard 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD formats, the film will also be available in a collectible Steelbook case and a limited-edition three-disc set priced at $300. Both the collectible set and the Steelbook have quickly sold out since becoming available online. Consumers will also have the option to purchase or rent the film through digital platforms on the same day.
The Blu-ray edition will feature a bonus disc that includes a comprehensive making-of documentary. As previously noted, both the Steelbook and gift set are currently out of stock.
While a streaming release date has yet to be confirmed, it is anticipated that, given it is a Universal Pictures production, The Odyssey will eventually become available on Peacock.
Adapted from Homer's ancient 2,700-year-old epic poem of the same title, The Odyssey narrates the journey of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon) as he endeavors to return home to Ithaca following his involvement in the Trojan War. In a signature style emblematic of Nolan's filmmaking, the narrative is non-linear, diverging from a traditional storyline. The film also features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong'o.
In terms of box office performance, The Odyssey surpassed the impressive financial benchmarks set by Nolan's previous works, garnering over $1.7 billion globally against a production budget of $250 million, as reported by Box Office Mojo. A considerable portion of this revenue was generated from IMAX screenings, a format for which The Odyssey was specifically shot.
"Once you've stepped into this film and let it sweep you up, however, it's hard to deny the accomplishment that he's brought to the screen," wrote Rolling Stone film critic David Fear in his review. "You may have no idea how long you've been gone after you've seen it. You just know that you want to go back again."
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