The Odyssey 2026 movie cast and plot explained starts with Nolan's Oppenheimer-scale bench: Matt Damon leads as Odysseus with Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson in roles drawn from Homer's epic poem.

Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, the queen resisting suitors while Odysseus is lost at sea. Hathaway reunites with Nolan after Interstellar — trades describe her arc as loyalty under siege in Ithaca's throne room.

Tom Holland portrays Telemachus on his first Nolan project — the prince who travels to Sparta seeking news of his father while Antinous plots against him. Holland called it a last chance to play a youthful character.

Zendaya plays Athena, divine protector of Odysseus, while Charlize Theron appears as Circe per Hollywood Reporter casting lists. Their roles anchor the mythic half of The Odyssey 2026 movie cast and plot explained.

Robert Pattinson leads the suitors as Antinous — the noble who schemes to kill Telemachus and claim Penelope. Variety positions him as the primary palace antagonist opposite Damon's returning king.