Cinema VinesChristopher Nolan’s epic, The Odyssey, finally opened in theatres worldwide on July 17, and it’s already living up to the hype. The film has earned a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences, after debuting at an impressive 99% in its opening weekend.
On the day of the global release, Tom Holland—who portrays Telemachus—took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the film’s promotional tour, including a snapshot from the historic Mumbai premiere. He paired the images with a heartfelt message thanking the cast, crew and filmmakers for what he described as “one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career.”
Holland wrote, “There are movies where you are challenged and fulfilled creatively and there are jobs where you meet wonderful people. The Odyssey is BOTH. Being a part of this epic adventure has been one of the greatest pleasures of my career. I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the lessons I’ve learnt.” He added, “Thank you to our amazing crew for going the distance, thank you to our wonderful cast for shepherding me through this whirlwind and thank you to Chris and Emma for your guidance and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved. The Odyssey is out now! Enjoy it on every and all formats you can and I’ll see you soon.”
The Mumbai premiere was a landmark moment, as it marked the first time an Oscar‑winning director, Christopher Nolan, chose India for a grand opening. The event took place at PVR Icon IMAX and was attended by Holland, producer Emma Thomas, and Matt Damon. The team was greeted with loud cheers and a standing ovation after the screening.
Nolan explained that launching the film in India was important because “for many years, I have wanted to come here and launch one of our films and experience it with the Indian audiences, who are some of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable cinematic audiences in the world.” Damon echoed the sentiment, saying, “This is the first real audience we've been in front of that's seen the film. It means the world to us that you liked it. We worked very, very hard on it.”
Holland’s emotional reaction to the reception was unmistakable, as he reflected on the collective effort that brought The Odyssey to life and the joy of sharing it with audiences around the globe.
