While details of the plot remain tightly guarded, sources confirm the film is not set in the present, though whether it explores the past or future remains unknown. This project also signals a continued partnership between Nolan and Universal following their success with Oppenheimer, which earned Nolan his first Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture and grossed $976 million globally.The new film reunites Nolan with Matt Damon, who previously collaborated with the director on Oppenheimer and Interstellar (2014). However, this marks Tom Holland’s first collaboration with Nolan. Holland’s involvement could impact his commitments to other major projects—he is expected to balance production with his return as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4, as well as a rumored role in Avengers: Doomsday.The shifting timelines caused by Spider-Man 4’s production delays will also affect Holland’s co-star Zendaya, who will now film Dune 3 in early 2026 instead of next year.Holland, last seen in Apple TV’s 2023 miniseries The Crowded Room, is represented by WME and Sloane Offer.A New Era for Nolan with Tom Holland and Matt Damon
With Universal at the helm once again, this project continues Nolan's post-Warner Bros. chapter. Unlike Oppenheimer, which was acquired through a competitive bidding process, this time Universal secured the film without an open auction, further cementing its relationship with the visionary director.Tom Holland joins Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s latest film, set for release on July 17, 2026. This will be Holland’s first collaboration with the celebrated director, following the success of Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Plot details remain secret, but the film’s setting won’t be present day.
With Universal at the helm once again, this project continues Nolan's post-Warner Bros. chapter. Unlike Oppenheimer, which was acquired through a competitive bidding process, this time Universal secured the film without an open auction, further cementing its relationship with the visionary director.Tom Holland joins Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s latest film, set for release on July 17, 2026. This will be Holland’s first collaboration with the celebrated director, following the success of Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Plot details remain secret, but the film’s setting won’t be present day.
