Presenting the ancient mythological chronicle of the Greek king Odysseus, Christopher Nolan stunned the audience with an epic visualisation of the perilous journey in ‘The Odyssey.’ Released on July 17, 2026, the fantasy-action film is based on the 3000-year-old poem by Homer. The tale revolves around the hero’s 10-year journey back to his homeland in Ithaca after the Trojan War, a journey riddled with challenges, curses, manipulation, and encounters with sea monsters.

Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, and Travis Scott, the film continues to win the hearts of fans. While the epic film has been highly lauded, here’s a look at other surreal book adaptations that left an impact on pop culture.