The Odyssey NYC Premiere: Zendaya’s Angel Wings, Tom Holland’s New Wife Reveal and Every Celebrity Who Attended

Updated: July 16, 2026 | The biggest red carpet of the summer just happened at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. Zendaya arrived in wings. Tom Holland confirmed the marriage. Anne Hathaway debuted her baby bump. And the film opens TODAY. Here is every moment you need to know.

On the evening of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the sidewalk outside AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City became the most photographed strip of pavement in the world.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — his 13th film, his most ambitious, and the most anticipated blockbuster of the summer — held its US premiere ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026. And the cast that assembled on that red carpet was not just a collection of movie stars. It was a generational gathering — Oscar winners, global icons, newlyweds, baby bumps, angel wings, and one rapper in a black suit making his acting debut.

Here is every single thing that happened.

1. The Film: What Is The Odyssey?

• Title: The Odyssey
• Director: Christopher Nolan
• Writer: Christopher Nolan
• Release date: July 17, 2026 (worldwide theatrical)
• Runtime: Approximately 3 hours
• Budget: $250 million
• Format: Shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film — the first adaptation of Homer’s epic to be brought to IMAX screens
• Rating: R
• Distributor: Universal Pictures
• Plot: Based on Homer’s foundational epic poem written around 750–650 BC, the film chronicles the treacherous decade-long journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon), King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home to his wife, Queen Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and their son Telemachus (Tom Holland), following the conclusion of the Trojan War — battling gods, monsters, and fate itself along the way
• Box office projection: Nolan is reportedly on track for his highest-grossing opening weekend ever for a non-Batman film
• The NYC premiere was held at AMC Lincoln Square 13 — the only venue in New York City capable of showing films in IMAX 70mm format, meaning the cast watched their own film in the most premium possible format

2. The Premiere: Date, Venue, Full Details

• Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
• Venue: AMC Lincoln Square Theater, New York City
• Red carpet live stream: Hosted by Justin Sylvester on E! — broadcast live from 6 p.m. ET
• The premiere followed earlier international events:
  • World Premiere: July 6, 2026 — Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London
  • Paris Photocall and Premiere: July 7–8, 2026 — Trocadéro Square and Paris cinema
  • NYC US Premiere: July 14, 2026 — AMC Lincoln Square
• The entire cast assembled for a full Trocadéro photocall in Paris on July 7 — with Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron all photographed together in one of the most iconic group shots of the year

3. The Fashion: Every Major Look From the Red Carpet

The cast of The Odyssey fully committed to method dressing — wearing looks inspired by their characters and the ancient Greek world of the film. Here is every major fashion moment:

👑 ZENDAYA — The Look That Broke the Internet

• Zendaya arrived in a jaw-dropping white strapless gown by Matières Fécales — featuring enormous, dramatic white feathered wings hanging from her back
• The look was a direct embodiment of her character, the goddess Athena — wings and all
• Her gown also featured a daring thigh-high slit up one leg
• She completed the look with white heels and silver chandelier earrings
• At the London World Premiere on July 6, she had worn a different breathtaking look — a shimmering water-effect Schiaparelli couture gown that came directly from the Paris Haute Couture runway to the red carpet in less than eight hours. Her stylist Law Roach flew personally from Paris to London to deliver it, with Zendaya needing only a single swift fitting
• Nolan said during his TODAY interview that he “often referred to Zendaya on set as ‘perfect'” — to, he noted, “the chagrin of other people in the cast”

🤵 TOM HOLLAND — White Wife, Black Suit

• Tom Holland arrived separately from Zendaya — the two did not walk the red carpet together, a deliberate choice that nonetheless set the internet on fire
• He wore a chic all-black outfit — a stark, intentional contrast to Zendaya’s all-white angelic look
• The his-and-hers white and black visual, captured in photographs from the evening, became one of the most viral couple images of 2026

👗 ANNE HATHAWAY — The Baby Bump Debut

• Anne Hathaway made one of the most significant personal announcements of the entire premiere night — arriving with a visible baby bump, confirming she is pregnant
• She wore a flowing gown that elegantly showcased the pregnancy
• It is her third pregnancy — she and husband Adam Shulman are already parents to sons Jonathan, 9, and Jack, 7

👠 CHARLIZE THERON — Legs for Days

• Charlize Theron, who plays sea nymph Calypso, arrived in a white blazer minidress featuring a large bow on the belted waist and a plunging neckline
• Her cropped blonde hair framed her sculpted jaw while bold red lipstick made her eyes pop
• She paired the look with silver jewellery

🎭 LUPITA NYONG’O — Commanding the Room

• Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Helen of Troy and her twin sister Clytemnestra, attended the premiere looking every inch the most beautiful woman in the ancient world
• Her casting in the film has been one of the most debated in Hollywood this year — and her presence on the red carpet only intensified that conversation

🕶️ ELLIOT PAGE — Suave With a Date

• Elliot Page, who plays Greek soldier Sinon, wore a black suit jacket with a white printed button-down shirt — effortlessly suave
• He brought his girlfriend, Julia Shiplett, whom he began dating in June 2026 — their first major public red carpet appearance together

🎤 TRAVIS SCOTT — Rapper Turned Actor

• Travis Scott, who makes his acting debut in the film as a traditional bard, arrived in a classic black suit and sunglasses
• He also worked with James Blake on an original end-credits track titled When I’m Home
• Nolan cast him to deliberately parallel the ancient Greek oral storytelling tradition — the bards who passed Homer’s epic down through generations — with modern rap

🎬 CHRISTOPHER NOLAN — With His Producer Wife

• Director Christopher Nolan, 55, walked the red carpet with his longtime wife and fellow producer Emma Thomas, 54
• Nolan wore a Zegna suit
• Thomas has produced every Nolan film since Memento — The Odyssey is co-produced under their company Syncopy

🤵 MATT DAMON — Family Man at the Premiere

• Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus, wore a Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit, shirt, tie and shoes
• He was joined at the premiere by his wife Luciana Damon and their 20-year-old daughter Isabella
• Luciana also got into the method dressing spirit, wearing a look inspired by the film’s ancient Greek aesthetic

Other Cast Members on the Red Carpet

• Jon Bernthal (Menelaus) — attended
• John Leguizamo (Eumaeus) — attended
• Benny Safdie (Agamemnon) — attended
• Samantha Morton (Circe) — attended
• Bill Irwin, Corey Hawkins, Himesh Patel, James Remar, Jesse Garcia, Jimmy Gonzales, Logan Marshall-Green, Sean Avery, Will Yun Lee — all confirmed present

4. The Bombshell: Tom Holland and Zendaya Are Married

The biggest personal revelation of the entire premiere tour was confirmed in the days surrounding the NYC event: Tom Holland and Zendaya are husband and wife.

The timeline of the confirmation:

• In January 2026, at the Golden Globes red carpet, Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach told reporters their wedding “already happened” and “it’s very true” — sending social media into a complete frenzy
• AI-generated images of Zendaya in a wedding dress went viral. Zendaya addressed them: “I was just out and about in real life and people were like, ‘Oh my God, your wedding photos are gorgeous.’ And I was like, ‘Babe, they’re AI.'”
• In June 2026, Tom Holland confirmed the marriage in an Esquire cover story, saying their family members “were all there” on their wedding day
• He described Zendaya with extraordinary warmth: “Our business can present very stressful situations and it’s really nice to have a bedrock of a relationship that will stand the test of time. We can support each other in ways that only we understand really what it’s like to live this life. I found my person. She’s my best friend, and I’m the happiest I ever have been when I’m with her.”
• At the London premiere on July 6, a body language expert noted that Tom “lights up” every time Zendaya is mentioned: “As soon as the reporter mentions his wife Zendaya, he instantaneously goes into a massive smile. He’s very protective of her.”
• At the NYC premiere, Zendaya revealed on the E! Live Stream how Tom had told her she was cast in the film: “He handed me the script — which we’d been reviewing together the night before — and said ‘Read it again. But now, think of Athena.'” She called the moment “really special.”
• The Odyssey is the first film outside the Marvel franchise that Tom and Zendaya have starred in together

5. The VIP Guest List: Every Celebrity Who Attended Beyond the Cast

Beyond the cast, The Odyssey premiere attracted a significant list of celebrity guests and industry figures:

• Spike Lee — legendary filmmaker, attended in his signature style
• Gayle King — CBS anchor and cultural icon
• Andy Cohen — Bravo host and pop culture powerhouse
• Aziz Ansari — comedian and Parks and Recreation star

6. What the Critics Are Saying

The film received its first reviews following the London premiere on July 6 and the critical response has been overwhelmingly positive:

• Nolan is described as being “on track to have his highest-grossing opening weekend for a non-Batman movie”
• Zendaya’s performance as Athena has drawn particular praise — Nolan himself told TODAY she was someone he “often referred to on set as ‘perfect'”
• The IMAX 70mm format has been described by early viewers as visually unlike anything they have seen since Oppenheimer
• Matt Damon and Tom Holland both described their director’s minimal notes style as producing “shock and awe”

Key Facts Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Where was The Odyssey NYC premiere held? A: The US premiere of The Odyssey was held on July 14, 2026, at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City — the only venue in NYC capable of screening films in IMAX 70mm format.

Q2: Are Tom Holland and Zendaya really married? A: Yes. Tom Holland confirmed the marriage in an Esquire cover story in June 2026, saying their family members “were all there” on their wedding day. Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach had first revealed the marriage was real at the January 2026 Golden Globes.

Q3: Is Anne Hathaway pregnant? A: Yes. Anne Hathaway debuted a visible baby bump at The Odyssey NYC premiere on July 14, 2026. This will be her third child with husband Adam Shulman.

Q4: What did Zendaya wear to The Odyssey NYC premiere? A: Zendaya wore a white strapless gown by Matières Fécales featuring large white feathered wings — a direct embodiment of her character Athena, the goddess of wisdom. The look instantly became one of the most talked-about red carpet moments of 2026.

Q5: What role does Travis Scott play in The Odyssey? A: Travis Scott plays a traditional bard in the ancient Greek style. Director Christopher Nolan cast him to draw a parallel between the oral poetry tradition through which Homer’s epic was originally passed down and modern rap music.

Q6: When does The Odyssey open in cinemas? A: The Odyssey opens worldwide on July 17, 2026 — TODAY — in IMAX 70mm, IMAX, and standard theatres.

Q7: Is this Tom Holland and Zendaya’s first film together outside Marvel? A: Yes. While they have appeared together in multiple Spider-Man films, The Odyssey is the first non-Marvel film they have starred in together.

Sources: Forbes, WWD, Just Jared, Deadline, The Mirror US, E! Online, Today, Variety, Entertainment Now