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Charlize Theron will board Christopher Nolan’s next feature film, alongside an all-star ensemble cast, which will hit theaters on July 17, 2026. According to sources, the Oscar-winning actress will star alongside Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Anne Hathaway in Nolan’s film.
While Universal Pictures, which will distribute the film, has not commented on the casting, the film is already generating significant buzz due to its high-profile ensemble. Nolan, known for his meticulous and compelling storytelling, has written the script and will direct the project. The new film reunites him with Universal, the studio behind his recent success, “Oppenheimer,” which grossed an impressive $976 million worldwide and won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Details of the plot of Nolan’s latest outing remain strictly under lock and key, but it is known that Damon, Holland, Hathaway, and Pattinson are set to make up the core leads, with Nyong’o and Zendaya supporting. This movie marks a continuation of his work with some of Hollywood’s leading performers, many of whom have worked with him on previous projects.
Charlize Theron is represented by CAA and Hansen Jacobson. She’s no stranger to blockbusters, having last been seen in theaters with “Fast X” and next appearing in the sequel to Netflix's ”The Old Guard.” Her casting in Nolan’s film will only add star power and breadth to the piece.
The new deal is a significant move by Nolan away from his long-term partnership with Warner Bros., which collapsed in 2020. “Oppenheimer” was the first film he had made with Universal, following a very public split with Warner Bros. Its success clearly smoothed the path to this new project, which Universal acquired without going through an auction process.
With Theron’s involvement, in addition to such an exceptional cast of actors, expectations regarding Nolan’s latest project are running high. Until more information is released, the anticipation for the film will only continue to grow, and it’s yet another cinematic triumph in wait for the acclaimed director and his talented cast.
This collaboration of Nolan with an ensemble cast of stars promises a commercially as well as critically successful film, continuing the legacy of Nolan in creating thought-provoking and visually stunning films. The audiences can look forward to a heady blend of powerful performances and innovative storytelling that Nolan is known for as the production progresses.
