Empire August 2026 Cover 1 - Matt Damon as Odysseus

Epic battles. Massive monsters. A long journey home. And a seriously huge horse. The Odyssey is set to be the biggest film of the summer – legendary director Christopher Nolan tackling one of the greatest stories in human history, and bringing it to seismic cinematic life. With his blockbuster vision, the tale of Odysseus and his men making the treacherous pilgrimage home to Ithaca is about to become an unmissable spectacle, captured with IMAX cameras across wild oceans and open expanses, with an all-star cast to boot. And the new issue of Empire is here to bring you right into the heart of it all. Action!

This month’s issue features unbeatable access to The Odyssey, going on set for two days with Christopher Nolan, his cast and crew as they cross the globe to film the ultimate myth on a gigantic scale. Inside, we speak to the director, producer Emma Thomas, plus stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson about a spectacular production like no other – one that involved battling bees, climbing mountains, and shooting in locations where nobody has shot before. Also featuring a visit to Nolan’s post-production Mount Olympus, it’s packed with insights you won’t read anywhere else, brand new images from the movie, and much more.

And that’s not all. This issue also faces dinosaur danger in The End Of Oak Street; gets apocalyptic with Ridley Scott and Jacob Elordi on The Dog Stars; investigates a cartoon beef in Coyote Vs. Acme; gets into survival mode with Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil; and plenty more.

This edition – one of three collectible covers – sees Matt Damon’s Odysseus in his armour, ready to embark on his long journey home.