Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey wrapped its international press tour on July 14, 2026, with a New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square that felt less like a movie night and more like a full-blown mythological fashion event. After earlier stops in London and Paris, the cast arrived in Manhattan having fully committed to the bit: winged bodices, gilded gowns, and Grecian draping dominated the carpet, with method dressing emerging as the clear theme of the night.
Here’s a breakdown of who wore what — and why this premiere is already being called one of the most talked-about red carpets of the summer.
Zendaya Leads Arrivals in Angel Wings
Zendaya set the tone for the evening’s mythological dress code, arriving with husband Tom Holland in a striking angel-wing-inspired look that immediately became the most-photographed moment of the night. Her outfit anchored the “method dressing” trend fashion writers picked up on across the whole event — stars weren’t just dressing up, they were dressing in character with the film’s ancient-world universe.
Matt Damon Keeps It Classic While Luciana Barroso Commits to the Grecian Theme
Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus in the film, opted for a timeless, sophisticated suit — a deliberately understated choice next to the evening’s couture-heavy lineup. He was joined by his wife, Luciana Barroso, and daughter Isabella Damon.
Barroso fully embraced the night’s Grecian spirit, stepping out in a backless white halter gown that fashion outlets singled out as one of the standout looks of the evening. The silhouette echoed the draped, goddess-like styling that ran through much of the red carpet, fitting seamlessly into the ancient-mythology theme the cast had carried through London, Paris, and now New York.
Anne Hathaway Glows in Sparkling Silver
Anne Hathaway, who plays Penelope opposite Damon’s Odysseus, showed off her baby bump in a halter gown featuring a sparkly silver crisscross bodice and a floor-length pleated silk skirt. She wore her hair in a high bun with delicate drop earrings — a polished, regal look befitting the Queen of Ithaca.
Lupita Nyong’o Goes Full Gold as Helen of Troy
Lupita Nyong’o, whose casting as Helen of Troy made headlines earlier in production, turned heads in a strapless gold lace gown from Nicholas Oakwell Couture — an unmistakable nod to her character’s legendary status as “the face that launched a thousand ships.”
Elliot Page Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Girlfriend Julia Shiplett
One of the night’s most talked-about arrivals wasn’t a cast member in costume-inspired dress, but a rare public appearance. Elliot Page, dapper in a black suit and striped shirt, walked the carpet with girlfriend Julia Shiplett — a notably uncommon move for the couple, who began dating in June 2026.
Shiplett, a comedian, writer, and actress known for her viral impression of the “SoHo Karen” and her recurring role in Overcompensating, wore a floor-length brown gown with a plunging cowl neckline and figure-hugging silhouette. It marked her first time actually walking the carpet with Page; she’d attended the film’s London premiere the week prior but stayed off-carpet that night. The relationship is notable as Page’s first widely public romance since he came out as transgender in December 2020, and Shiplett has been openly supportive on social media, jokingly describing the film on Instagram as “this charming little indie called the odyssey (maybe based off a book??).”
Travis Scott Makes His Acting Debut — and Brings the Soundtrack
In one of the more unexpected casting choices of the film, Travis Scott appears as a traditional bard narrating the Trojan War — a deliberate move by Nolan to parallel ancient oral storytelling with modern rap. Scott also collaborated with James Blake on an original end-credits track titled “When I’m Home.” On the carpet, he kept it simple in a classic black suit and sunglasses.
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas Round Out the Night
Director Christopher Nolan walked the carpet with his longtime wife and producing partner, Emma Thomas, closing out a premiere that capped years of anticipation for his ancient-epic adaptation.
The Bigger Trend: Method Dressing Takes Over Red Carpets
Beyond the individual looks, fashion commentators noted that The Odyssey premiere reinforced a broader shift in celebrity style: dressing in direct conversation with the project being promoted. Mythological references — winged silhouettes, draping, metallics, and Grecian goddess gowns — weren’t a coincidence across multiple stars’ looks; they were a coordinated aesthetic statement tied to the film itself, following the same pattern seen at the earlier London and Paris premieres.
The Odyssey, also starring Robert Pattinson, opened in theaters on July 17, 2026, following preview screenings the night before.
Quick Facts
- Premiere date: July 14, 2026
- Location: AMC Lincoln Square, New York City
- Film release: July 17, 2026 (previews July 16)
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Standout looks: Zendaya’s angel wings, Lupita Nyong’o’s gold Nicholas Oakwell Couture gown, Luciana Barroso’s backless white halter gown, Anne Hathaway’s silver crisscross gown