Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is now available for preorder on 4K UHD Blu-ray at a handful of retailers. It’s set to release November 17, and is available in a number of editions. First off, there's a premium 4K giftset for $299.99 and a limited-edition 4K steelbook for $39.99, but they're sold out at most retailers, only flickering in and out of stock occasionally at Amazon. But the standard editions are plentiful: there's the 4K standard edition for $29.99, the Blu-ray for $24.99, or the DVD for $19.99. Read on for details about what comes in each edition.
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You can grab the one you want from the list above, or read on for details about what comes in each edition.
The Odyssey - 4K Standard Edition
If you don't care about having a steelbook case, you can get the movie in 4K for $10 cheaper. This edition also includes the bonus disc with behind-the-scenes features.
The Odyssey - Blu-ray
The Blu-ray edition also includes a digital copy so you don't even need to put the disc in. It, too, includes a bonus disc with a making-of feature for the movie.
The Odyssey - DVD
If you're still rocking a DVD player, you don't have to miss out on the ancient Greek action. You can get the movie on that format for $19.99. This edition also includes the bonus disc.
The Odyssey - Limited-Edition 4K Steelbook
- Get it at Amazon (in and out of stock)
- Get it at Walmart - SOLD OUT
- Get it at Gruv - SOLD OUT
The limited-edition steelbook edition includes the movie on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital. It comes with a bonus disc featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
This has gone out of stock at all retailers, but has been flickering in and out of stock (mostly out) at Amazon now. I'm not sure how long it will last, so grab it quickly if you see it available.
- Get it at Amazon (in and out of stock)
- Get it at Walmart - SOLD OUT
- Get it at Gruv - SOLD OUT
The limited-edition premium giftset also comes with the movie on the movie on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital. It also includes the bonus disc with "an exclusive look at the making of the film." The included steelbook case features a cover that's exclusive to this edition. Here's a rundown of everything included:
- Exclusive steelbook
- Filming the Odyssey (Hardcover Book)
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Placard
- Exclusive Box
The giftset appears to be sold out at Gruv and Walmart, but it has been going in and out of stock at Amazon throughout the day. If you don't see it in stock now, try again later and you may get lucky.
The Odyssey - Special Features
From the official press release, here are the special features included with the movie. Note that some of the features are only available on physical editions of the movie.
- BEHIND THE SCENES - Personally overseen by Christopher Nolan, this collection of 12 in-depth special features takes audiences inside every aspect of THE ODYSSEY's ambitious production through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Nolan alongside key cast and crew who brought the epic to life. Together, these pieces showcase the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind the landmark adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale.
- PLOTTING A COURSE - Hear how Christopher Nolan approached the daunting challenge of adapting a classic literary work into a cinematic epic.
- ICONS - Casting, costuming, hair, and makeup combine with layered performances to create THE ODYSSEY's iconic characters.
- THE WIDEST WINDOW - Discover how Christopher Nolan turned a long-held filmmaking dream into reality, pushing the boundaries of cinema to achieve an unprecedented milestone.
- ON LOCATION - Journey with the cast and crew across the globe as they brave extreme conditions to capture the world's most extraordinary locations on film.
- THE HORSE - Since the Trojan Horse may be the most well-known trick in history, a new design refashions its features to look like a completely convincing ruse.
- THE FALL OF TROY - Become immersed in the expansive Moroccan set where special lamps simulate fire, entire armies take up swords, and the sense of scale is enormous.
- ITHACA - Blending a 15th-century castle on Italy's Favignana island with soundstage interiors, filmmakers create the home Odysseus was determined to return to.
- BATTLE READY - Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and the stunt team work together to bring realism and intensity to the film's remarkable action sequences.
- APPARENT MAGIC - Discover how the special effects and visual effects teams worked in lockstep to bring fantastical elements to life with stunning realism.
- THE SEA PEOPLE - Retrofitted Viking ships, challenging open-sea conditions, and immersive storm effects combine to bring Odysseus' perilous voyage to life.
- THE SCORE - Composer Ludwig Göransson opens his studio to reveal how ancient instruments, vocals, and experimentation shaped THE ODYSSEY's intimate and emotional soundtrack.
- BRINGING IT HOME - Explore the post-production process, where meticulous editing and immersive sound design complete the film's cinematic journey.
- THE JOURNEY OF FILM ON THE ODYSSEY* - Content creator Reece Feldman asks Christopher Nolan for a precise walkthrough of what happens to the film once it leaves the set.
- IMAX EXCLUSIVE PROLOGUE*
- JAMES BLAKE, TRAVIS SCOTT & LUDWIG GÖRANSSON* - "WHEN I'M HOME" MUSIC VIDEO*
- TRAILERS*
*only available on physical formats
The Odyssey hit theaters back in July to rave reviews (with the exception of the translator of the epic poem’s most popular edition) and wild success, far surpassing $1 billion at the international box office. It stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and more ancient Greeks.
Like Homer’s source material, it’s a largely episodic story as hero Odysseus encounters all sorts of problems as he makes his way back home to Ithaca, where his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus wait. Along the way he encounters a Cyclops, some Sirens, a witch named Circe, and other side quests.
In our review of the movie, critic Scott Collura wrote, “Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a must-watch cinematic experience, an epic film version of an epic poem that adapts many of the out-there concepts of Homer through a new eye that frequently brings a sense of horror and existential angst to the story – and even a bit of humor too!”
