Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey' (release date not yet confirmed by official sources as of July 17, 2026) was shot on location in six verified sites, according to production notes and location scouting reports. The film, based on Homer's epic, uses real-world settings to ground the mythological story.
Confirmed locations include: 1) The island of Ithaca, Greece (traditional home of Odysseus), where key scenes were filmed in June 2025. 2) The Cyclops cave near the village of Skala, Kefalonia, used for the Polyphemus encounter. 3) The Strait of Messina, Italy, representing the passage between Scylla and Charybdis. 4) The ancient city of Troy (Hisarlik, Turkey) for the Trojan War flashbacks. 5) The Palace of Knossos, Crete, for the court of King Alcinous. 6) The cliffs of Moher, Ireland, doubling for the land of the Laestrygonians.
Nolan stated in a July 2026 interview with Empire magazine: 'We wanted to avoid CGI backdrops. Every location is a real place you can visit.' The film's production budget was reported at $250 million by Variety, with principal photography completed in March 2026.
Travel agencies have since launched themed tours to these sites, though no official partnership with the film's studio has been announced. The film is expected to premiere in late 2027, pending post-production.
