Yahoo Movies What we know about Christopher Nolan's new film as Charlize Theron joins cast
The Oscar-winning filmmaker has found his next project
Christopher Nolan has lined up his next film after his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, with Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Tom Holland set to star. Holland's real-life partner Zendaya has also recently joined the cast, alongside Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong'o and Anne Hathaway.
After years at Warner Bros., Nolan is working with Universal Pictures once again after their successful Best Picture-winning collaboration, bringing a new top secret project to the screen. While a lot is being kept under wraps, new details have emerged about the production.
Here is everything you need to know about Christopher Nolan’s new film.
Who is starring in Christopher Nolan’s new film?
The cast list for Nolan's new film includes Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron and Anne Hathaway. It is not yet clear who the actors will play, but it is likely that their roles are being kept under wraps just as much as the film's plot.
Damon previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar, while Hathaway appeared in both Interstellar and The Dark Knight Rises. Pattinson starred in the director's 2020 film Tenet.
Holland spoke about being cast in the film on Good Morning America sharing that it was the opportunity of 'a lifetime'. When asked if he'd accept an offer from Nolan without seeing a script, he said: "100% without a shadow of a doubt.
"When the opportunity came in, it was the phone call of a lifetime. It was reminiscent of getting the call about Spider-Man 10 years ago. It’s an amazing thing for me. I’m super proud and I’m really, really excited."
The actor will be joined in the project by his real-life partner Zendaya, which marks their first non-Spider-Man movie together. The pair have filmed three Marvel movies together as Peter Parker and MJ.
What is Christopher Nolan’s new film about?
While plot details have not emerged, it has been reported that the production will not be sent in the present day. Whether that means it is a period drama like Dunkirk or has a futuristic narrative like Interstellar or Tenet is yet to be revealed.
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It is unclear if any information will be revealed about the film soon, given it is said to be being kept tightly under wraps. But in the lead up to the film’s release we will likely know more.
There are already rumours over what the film could be about, with Gizmodo claiming that the movie is a vampire period drama believed to be set in the 1920s — sounds similar to the first season of Interview with the Vampire, that's for sure.
Elsewhere, World of Reel claimed that the film is a futuristic action film set in New York City, with Nolan said to be working with the NYPD Aviation Unit. According to the publication it is believed that the film is inspired by 1983's Blue Thunder, rather than be a straight remake. Deadline reported that sources informed the publication that all recent rumoured plotlines are not true.
It has also been suggested that the film is a remake of the TV series The Prisoner, but this also remains unconfirmed.
When is Christopher Nolan’s new film being released?
The film is expected to be released in IMAX on 17 July, 2026. Given Nolan’s deal with Universal Pictures in the wake of his falling out with Warner Bros. we know that the director’s new film will be released exclusively in cinemas.
As part of his new deal, Nolan's movie will be released with no new Universal releases in the three weeks either side of the director's film.
Is there a trailer for Christopher Nolan’s new film?
No, there is currently no trailer for the movie because filming hasn't yet started. Once production has finished there will be a number of teasers and trailers unveiled.
Does Christopher Nolan's new film rule him out as director of Bond 26?
Nolan is the director that fans of James Bond have most been hoping will take on the challenge of directing a 007 movie, and he has previously expressed an interest in doing so.
In 2012, Nolan said: "It would have to be the right situation and the right time in their cycle of things."
Then, talking in 2017, he cited Bond as one of his moviemaking white whales: "I’ve spoken to the producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson over the years. I deeply love the character, and I’m always excited to see what they do with it. Maybe one day that would work out. You’d have to be needed, if you know what I mean. It has to need reinvention; it has to need you. And they’re getting along very well.”
In November 2023 the director said that he was not going to be working with the franchise, telling AP: “No, sadly no — no truth to those rumours.” He then doubled down on this denial in 2024 at the Golden Globes
News of a new James Bond film is expected to be imminent, with actors constantly being rumoured to be in line to portray the spy, so it seems that Nolan's new movie could clash with a potential 007 production. This means that Nolan is likely not to be directing the next movie for the espionage franchise.
Christopher Nolan’s new film will released on 17 July, 2026
