Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, along with producer Emma Thomas and actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland, attended the first official India premiere of a Nolan film in Mumbai on July 10-11, 2026. The event marked the only fan screening on the global promotional tour for the mythological epic The Odyssey.
Historic Premiere at PVR ICON IMAX
The primary screening took place at the premium PVR ICON IMAX at Phoenix Palladium in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The team surprised fans and media at a special screening on Friday, while Saturday's schedule was designated for an industry-wide red carpet with Indian celebrities. The Hollywood stars and producer Emma Thomas checked into the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba.
Nolan's Appreciation for Indian Audiences
During their live interaction with the audience, the trio expressed profound appreciation for Indian film culture. Christopher Nolan shared that he had wanted to launch a film in India for many years, calling Indian moviegoers “some of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable cinematic audiences in the world.” Matt Damon, who stars as Odysseus, remarked that the Mumbai screening felt like their “first real audience,” since previous viewings were restricted to friends and family. Tom Holland, who stars as Odysseus's son Telemachus, praised the crowd, saying that “no one brings an energy to a movie theatre like you do here in India.”
About The Odyssey
The Odyssey, written and directed by Nolan, is a 172-minute adaptation of Homer's legendary Greek epic, tracing Odysseus's perilous decade-long journey home after the Trojan War. It has garnered massive technical buzz for being the first feature film shot entirely using newly developed IMAX cameras. The film releases in theatres worldwide on July 17, 2026.
