Christopher Nolan provides new information about his next film, “The Odyssey,” in a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” according to reports. Nolan, who is preparing his 13th directorial project, says the mythological epic is expected to be released later this year. The outlets also note that Nolan’s most recent film is “Oppenheimer,” released in 2023/2024 depending on reporting context, which received major awards attention and achieved significant box-office success. Deadline frames the upcoming project as Nolan’s follow-up to “Oppenheimer” after the film’s awards and recognition at the 96th Academy Awards, while Egypt Independent focuses on Nolan’s comments during the Colbert appearance. Beyond confirming the project’s title, Nolan’s role, and the general expectation of a later-year release, the coverage presents additional “what we know” context about the film’s development, including references to its inspiration and production details. Across the reports, the consistent theme is that “The Odyssey” is the next high-profile release from Nolan after “Oppenheimer,” and that Nolan continues to outline its trajectory as the release window approaches.