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Nolan: India's Cinema Love Unmatched
11 Jul
Summary
- Christopher Nolan praises India's deep love for cinema.
- Mumbai was a planned stop for The Odyssey promotional tour.
- The Odyssey is set for a July 17, 2026 theatrical release.
Director Christopher Nolan has lauded Indian audiences for their unparalleled appreciation of cinema. He revealed that Mumbai was a strategically chosen destination for the international promotional tour of his film, The Odyssey, emphasizing that this visit had been years in the making.
Nolan recalled a past trip to Mumbai, where he was impressed by the local film culture and the deep-rooted passion for movies. This experience solidified his belief that bringing his films to Indian audiences was essential, calling it an "absolute thrill" to finally do so.
This planned visit to Mumbai was initially intended for the promotion of Nolan's film Tenet, which featured some filming in the city. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted those plans. The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem, is scheduled for a global theatrical premiere on July 17, 2026.
