‘The Odyssey’ India Premiere: Tom Holland and Christopher Nolan Touch Down in Mumbai Ahead of Grand Event (Watch Video)
Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Matt Damon, alongside director Christopher Nolan, have arrived in Mumbai for the highly anticipated India premiere of their upcoming epic, 'The Odyssey'. The event marks Nolan's first premiere on Indian soil.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, and Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland have arrived in Mumbai for the historic India premiere of their upcoming epic, The Odyssey. Scheduled for July 10 and 11, 2026, the event marks the first time a film directed by Nolan is hosting an official premiere on Indian soil. Mumbai joins London, Paris, and New York as one of only four international hubs selected for the movie's global promotional tour. ‘The Odyssey’ FIRST Reactions: Christopher Nolan’s Ambitious Epic Is ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfect’; Matt Damon and Cast Deliver Gripping Performances.
Tom Holland Arrives in Mumbai for ‘The Odyssey’ Premiere
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland was among the first of the high-profile delegation to land in the city. A viral video circulating on social media caught the moment the actor exited Mumbai's Kalina airport under tight security. The video footage shows Holland being guided quickly toward a waiting vehicle. While the actor remained largely shielded from direct view inside the car, the footage quickly gathered millions of views online, sparking massive excitement among Indian fans waiting for the star-studded event.
Tom Holland Waves at Fans As He Arrives in Mumbai for ‘The Odyssey’ India Premiere
Shortly after, director Christopher Nolan was also spotted arriving at the terminal, accompanied by his producing partner and wife, Emma Thomas. The Oscar-winning filmmaker waved briefly to paparazzi before being escorted to his vehicle, sending fans into a frenzy online as the creative force behind the epic film officially touched down in India.
Christopher Nolan Clicked in Mumbai
‘The Odyssey’ India Premiere
The two-day premiere event is being held at the PVR Icon IMAX theatre at Phoenix Palladium in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The choice of location highlights India's rapidly growing importance in the global box office market, particularly for premium formats like IMAX.
According to theatre chain data, nearly 45% of advance IMAX tickets across India were sold out within hours of bookings opening. The star-studded local debut positions Mumbai at the centre of the film's global rollout ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026.
More About ‘The Odyssey’
The Odyssey is a cinematic adaptation of Homer’s legendary Greek epic myth. The narrative centres on Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, played by Matt Damon and his gruelling 10-year journey to return home to his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and his son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), following the events of the Trojan War. The film serves as a major technical milestone, making history as the first feature film to be shot entirely using next-generation IMAX cameras. Elliot Page Stuns Fans With Insane 6-Pack Abs Ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ Release, Reveals Boxing Journey (See Pic and Watch Video).
Alongside Damon, Holland, and Hathaway, the massive ensemble cast includes Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron. Early reactions from advanced screenings have highly praised the movie's scale, intimate storytelling, and career-best performances from its lead cast.
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