Epic Games released a Fortnite skin based on Matt Damon’s portrayal of Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey on July 16, 2026, coinciding with the game’s update [1, 2]. The update arrived one day before the film premiered in theaters worldwide on July 17 [1, 2].
Alongside the Odysseus skin, Fortnite also introduced a skin for Agamemnon, played by Benny Safdie in the movie [2]. The update included other additions such as a David Beckham skin, expanding the roster of playable characters [2].
Players can compete in an in-game tournament to win the Odysseus skin for free, and others can earn themed loading screens tied to the event [2].
The Odyssey movie features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Tom Holland, and Zendaya [1, 2]. The film runs 2 hours and 53 minutes and aims to challenge cultural stereotypes about the ancient world [2].
Matt Damon has never appeared as a video game character before. In 2016, he expressed interest in videogame voice or motion capture work, questioning how this medium might change storytelling, but had not been approached at the time [3]. He once turned down a role in a Bourne game because the developers refused to make the game in the style he liked, saying, "They offered me a bunch of money... But it was like, a little more thought had to go into it. You know, like Myst, I love that game. So I was like, 'You know, more like Myst.' And they were like, 'no,' and just went and made it without me" [3].
Epic Games announced the Odysseus skin and a teaser trailer on July 15 via the official Fortnite X account [1, 2]. The full update launched July 16, followed by Nolan’s The Odyssey worldwide theatrical release on July 17 [1, 2].
