Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan is reportedly eyeing a summer release for his next untitled project, with Hollywood star Matt Damon likely to star. Damon and Nolan had earlier collaborated on the blockbuster Oppenheimer.
In Short
- Director Christopher Nolan is reportedly returning to Universal for his next
- The release is planned for July 17, 2026
- Matt Damon is in talks to star again
We have some good news for Christopher Nolan fans. The acclaimed director is reportedly eyeing a summer 2026 release for his next untitled project, with Hollywood star Matt Damon likely to feature, Deadline reported.
Matt Damon and Christopher Nolan are looking forward to their next collaboration
Matt Damon and Nolan had collaborated on the massive critical and commercial success, Oppenheimer.
While there are no details out yet regarding the secret project, but it is being said that Damon would lead the film, which will have a starry ensemble cast, much like Oppenheimer. Nolan is eyeing a July 17, 2026 release.
Sources told Deadline that the film would probably go on floor early next year.
Nolan’s last release, Oppenheimer, grossed $975.6 million worldwide besides being nominated for a bunch of prestigious awards, including the Oscars.
Matt Damon and Nolan had previously worked together on Oppenheimer as well as the 2014 release, Interstellar.
Meanwhile, Matt Damon was last seen in the 2024 release, The Instigators. He has Accountant 2 in the pipeline, which will also feature JK Simmons and Jon Bernthal, among others, in pivotal parts.
Christopher Nolan Next Movie Lands at Universal with Matt Damon
EXCLUSIVE: After sweeping the Oscars with his smash hit Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan looks to be returning to the studio that helped him win those Oscars, and he’s bringing along one of his A-list stars to lead the ensemble.
Sources tell Deadline that Nolan is returning to Universal for his next film, with plans for an Imax release on July 17, 2026, and that Matt Damon is in talks to star. The date falls in line with a number of Nolan films that have had similar release dates in the past.
While some believed Nolan might have taken this package to market, Universal always seemed like the logical landing spot given the success of Oppenheimer, which grossed $328.9 million at the domestic box office and $975.6 million worldwide and brought in a number of accolades as well.
As for Damon, this will mark the third time he and Nolan have worked together, with Damon also appearing in 2014’s Interstellar before Oppenheimer, where Nolan has a knack for re-partnering with talent on projects; Damon now joins the likes of Christian Bale and Murphy as actors he have worked with Nolan on at least three occasions.
With the project now a full go, expect it to attract plenty of A-list talent to help Damon guide another all-star ensemble.
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