The trailer for Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film The Odyssey has been met with widespread criticism over its poor image quality, leaving fans frustrated. The summer blockbuster, set for release on July 17, 2026, boasts an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o.
Adapted from Homer's ancient Greek epic, the film follows Odysseus (Damon) as he journeys home after the Trojan War, encountering mythical creatures such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe. Despite being shot using brand new IMAX film technology, the trailer, released on December 22, has been slammed for its underwhelming quality.
Viewers took to YouTube to express their disappointment, with one commenting: 'Shot entirely in IMax... Trailer in 1080p smh.' Another wrote: 'Why don't you release trailers in 4K? The image quality is terrible.' A third noted: 'It's bad even for 1080p. The scene at 1:08 is completely messed up, and there are obvious encoding issues.'
Criticism also spread on X, formerly Twitter, where one user quipped: 'How is it possible that this is the most anticipated movie of 2026 when it looks so awful?' However, some loyal fans believe the poor quality is due to an uploading error, given Nolan's track record with visual spectacles like his 2024 Oscar winner Oppenheimer.
