Christopher Nolan sets next Universal movie at IMAX for Summer 2026 with Matt Damon Starring Eyed to Stars

Exclusive: After winning the Oscar with his smash hit OppenheimerChristopher Nolan is returning to the studio that helped win him that Oscar, and he's bringing one of its A-list stars to lead the team.

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 with him. The date is in line with a number of Nolan films that have had similar release dates in the past.

Universal had no comment.

As with any Nolan project, plot details are being kept under wraps, as with anything in this town, though sources say the film is expected to shoot in early 2025.

While some believed Nolan could take this package to market, Universal always seemed like the logical landing spot. OppenheimerIt grossed $328.9 million at the domestic box office and $975.6 million worldwide and also garnered several accolades.

For Damon, this will mark the third time that he and Nolan have worked together, with Damon also appearing in 2014. Interstellar before OppenheimerWhere Nolan has a knack for re-partnering with talent on projects; Damon now joins actors like Christian Bale and Murphy who have worked with Nolan on at least three occasions.

With the project now fully underway, expect it to attract plenty of A-list talent to help Damon guide another all-star team.