Universal Kicks Off Oscar Campaign for Nolan's The Odyssey
The push begins the week of Nov. 9 with Q&As moderated by Robert Downey Jr., Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg, plus a making-of documentary.
Universal Pictures is launching its official Oscar campaign for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with a run of screenings, Q&As and a making-of documentary premiere beginning the week of Nov. 9, according to Variety.
The Los Angeles kickoff comes on Nov. 11 at the TCL Chinese Theatre, where Robert Downey Jr. moderates a Q&A following an Imax 70mm screening. The next night, Nov. 12, Guillermo del Toro moderates a session at AMC Universal CityWalk.
On Nov. 17, Steven Spielberg moderates a Q&A with Nolan at the DGA Theater, presented in 70mm.
A making-of documentary premiere
Behind the Scenes of The Odyssey, a 75-minute making-of documentary, premieres on Nov. 10 at Universal's Spielberg Theater. Nolan introduces the film, and Matt Damon moderates a Q&A afterward with the film's key artisans.
The Odyssey opened in July, and by the time of this campaign launch had crossed $1.1 billion worldwide, following a $264.1 million global debut. In 2025, Nolan's Oppenheimer won seven Oscars, including best picture and director.
Quick answers
When does Universal's Oscar campaign for The Odyssey start?
It begins the week of Nov. 9, with the first Q&A on Nov. 11 at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Who moderates the Q&As for The Odyssey?
Robert Downey Jr. moderates on Nov. 11, Guillermo del Toro on Nov. 12 and Steven Spielberg on Nov. 17.
When does the making-of documentary premiere?
Behind the Scenes of The Odyssey premieres on Nov. 10 at Universal's Spielberg Theater and runs 75 minutes.