Christopher Nolan‘s next film is shaping up to be an all-star affair. Robert Pattinson is in negotiations to join an ensemble cast that already includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong’o.
The film is slated for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026. Universal had no comment on the casting of Pattinson.
The movie is expected to start shooting in early 2025, but sources note that loglines or descriptions of the film that have been published to date are wrong, with details being kept under wraps. Nolan’s penchant for summer blockbusters and his commitment to the cinematic experience are well known.
The July release date aligns with his past successful films, including the recent Oscar-winning Oppenheimer. As details about the plot and Patterson’s role remain shrouded in mystery, anticipation for this Nolan-directed spectacle continues to build.
As per Hollywood Reporter, “Nolan wrote the script and is directing the project, which Universal Pictures will distribute. The studio has set a release date of July 17, 2026.” Busting fan theories, the outlet reported that insiders have assured that no theory has hit the nail on the head. “Various theoretical, even divergent, details have been posited regarding the project—period vampire thriller, a helicopter action thriller—but insiders maintain that nothing has come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.” Apart from writing and directing, Nolan is also producing alongside partner and wife Emma Thomas for their Syncopy banner.
This will mark Pattinson and Nolan’s second collaboration following ‘Tenet.’ Meanwhile, apart from the cast, no other details about the project are available. The slated film is shrouded in a cloud of dense mystery, piquing fans’ curiosities.
The actor will also star in A24’s ‘Primetime.’ The slated thriller draws inspiration from the reality show ‘To Catch a Predator.’ The film will serve as the narrative chronicling the life of rising filmmaker Lance Oppenheim. Additionally, Pattinson’s next, Bong Joon-Ho’s sci-fi comedy ‘Mickey 17,’ will hit theatres on April 18, 2025.
