Anne Hathaway arrived at the London premiere of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey on Monday, July 6, 2026, radiating timeless elegance as she embraced her role as Penelope. The Oscar-winning actor, expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, cradled her baby bump in a flowing ensemble, becoming one of the evening's standout sights on the red carpet.
First Reactions Praise Nolan's Epic
Early reviews from international film press have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics describing the film as a "staggering achievement," a "spectacular epic," and "flawless filmmaking." Film journalist Simon Thompson called it "flawless filmmaking" and praised Matt Damon's "career-best powerhouse performance." Variety's Jazz Tangcay labeled it an "astonishing achievement" and a "triumphant, spectacular epic," while awards editor Clayton Davis predicted audiences "will digest it for decades to come."
Star-Studded Cast and IMAX Vision
Shot entirely on IMAX cameras, Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient epic features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, and Hathaway as the faithful Penelope. The ensemble cast also includes Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, and Jon Bernthal. Hathaway's Penelope serves as the emotional heart of the story, patiently awaiting her husband's return from the Trojan War.
Hathaway's Red Carpet Glow
While Nolan's sweeping vision dominated conversations inside the premiere, Hathaway's radiant appearance ensured that one of the evening's most memorable images came from the red carpet. She looked every bit as timeless and regal as the legendary Penelope she brings to life. The Odyssey releases in theatres worldwide on July 17 through Universal Pictures.
