The Odyssey (2026)
The Odyssey is in cinemas in Japan now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
The Odyssey stands out as one of the better-rated English films around at the moment. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 3,809 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 173 minutes. It's in theatres in Japan now — best caught on the big screen.
Viewer word on TMDB runs mixed — reviews keep coming back to the performances.
Should you spend 2h 53m on it?
2h 53m of English adventure with an action streak, fine for the whole family. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 53m
- you're after something harder. It's rated G
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 3,809 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 53m — long |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
When is The Odyssey coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — The Odyssey is in its theatrical run in Japan, released 2026-09-11. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Japan
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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