Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star

Nolan's last film, Oppenheimer, took home seven Oscar awards (Image: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

The visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to grace cinemas with his next movie in summer 2026, with rumours swirling that Hollywood heavyweight Matt Damon is poised to headline the feature.

Nolan's recent cinematic masterpiece, Oppenheimer, distributed by Universal Pictures, secured a stunning seven Oscars. As the dust settles on this achievement, whispers of his upcoming venture are emerging from Deadline, with Universal tipped to be steering the ship once again.

Marked for an IMAX unveiling on July 17, 2026, specifics of the storyline remain cloaked in secrecy, however, insiders hint at Matt Damon negotiating to lead the cast. Damon, who shone in Nolan's Oppenheimer and previously shared creative space with the director in the critically acclaimed Interstellar, could be rejoining forces with Nolan.

While hushed tones surround most details, it's divulged by Deadline that the cameras are set to roll in early 2025.

Prior to crafting Oppenheimer, Nolan was synonymous with Warner Bros. , calling it his creative home for near two decades, reports the Mirror.

Damon won an Oscar in 1998 for his film Good Will Hunting (Image: Miramax)

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2020 saw Nolan hit out against Warner Bros.'s controversial decision to parallel release their film roster on HBO Max and in cinemas.

This spurred a switch to Universal, cutting ties with a partnership spanning roughly 20 years.

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Reflecting on his parting from Warner Bros. , Nolan conveyed to Variety in 2023: "It's water under the bridge."

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Matt Damon is well-acquainted with Oscar glory. Notably, he clinched the Best Screenplay Oscar in 1998 for Good Will Hunting, sharing the limelight with his co-scribe Ben Affleck.

Further proving his mettle, Damon has twice contended for the acclaimed Best Actor accolade: for his performances in The Martian in 2016 and previously for Good Will Hunting.

Fervour has erupted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, over the buzz surrounding Nolan's next cinematic venture. One enthusiastic fan proclaimed: "I don't need to see a trailer for the movie. Just give us the release date, and everyone will show up regardless."

Another chimed in with equal excitement: "Whatever it is, sign me up." A third speculated about the film's potential accolades: "Let's get the next Nolan Oscar campaign going babyyyy."

Meanwhile, Universal has remained tight-lipped, offering no confirmation on these reports.

Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star

Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star

Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star

Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star

Christopher Nolan's next film lands release date with Oscar-winner in talks to star