Matt Damon to Starr; Release date: 2026

Exclusive: After sweeping the Oscars with its smash hit OppenheimerIt looks like Christopher Nolan will be returning to the studio that helped him win Oscars, and he’s bringing one of his breakout stars with him to lead the troupe.

Sources tell Deadline that Nolan will return to Universal for his next film, with plans for an Imax release on July 17, 2026, and that Matt Damon is in talks to star. The date is in line with a number of Nolan films that have had similar release dates in the past.

Universal had no comment.

As with any Nolan project, plot details remain as secret as anything in this city, though sources say the film is expected to shoot in early 2025.

While some believe Nolan may have taken this package to market, Universal always seemed like the logical landing point given its success OppenheimerWhich grossed $328.9 million at the domestic box office and $975.6 million worldwide and won a number of awards as well.

As for Damon, this will be the third time he and Nolan have worked together, as Damon also appeared in the 2014 film. Interstellar before OppenheimerNolan has a talent for re-partnering with talent on projects; Damon now joins the likes of Christian Bale and Murphy as actors who have worked with Nolan on at least three occasions.

With the project now complete, expect it to attract plenty of top talent to help Damon guide another all-star ensemble.