Christopher Nolan says moviegoers should not expect a quick follow-up after The Odyssey. The director revealed that it will be at least three years after the film’s release before his next movie arrives, signaling another lengthy gap between projects.

The update comes as excitement around The Odyssey continues to build. Anticipation for the new epic has been growing for years, and interest appears especially strong, with screenings reportedly selling out months in advance.

Nolan’s latest comments suggest that The Odyssey will remain his main big-screen event for a long stretch. For fans of the filmmaker, the timeline means the wait for whatever comes next is already taking shape even before the new movie reaches theaters.

With The Odyssey nearing its long-awaited debut, attention is now split between the scale of the upcoming release and the reality that Nolan’s next feature is still several years away. That makes this film an even bigger focal point for audiences eager to see his newest work.