# What should be the next Odyssey? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 10, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057 "2026-08-10T08:00:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/1 "2026-08-10T08:00:47Z")
We have all seen the incredible success of _The Odyssey_, so with that in mind, what should be the next historical epic portrayed on the big screen? I think the obvious answer would be the _Aeneid_ by Virgil or the _Argonautica_ by Apollonius of Rhodes. They are both big adventure stories with plenty of action and interesting characters to keep viewers interested. Obviously they would need big budgets and the right creative team to be successful, but I think it would be wonderful if _the Odyssey_ kicked off a whole lot of new historical productions. ---
**Author:** ![jvdc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jvdc/32/28_2.png) [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/2 "2026-08-10T08:13:11Z")
Ok, this might be completely out there, but I’d love to see _The Epic of Gilgamesh_. It’s probably a completely bonkers idea to film that, and the story is probably too weird for people to watch, but I’d absolutely love it. Having said that, I’m also absolutely down for the _Aeneid_ which is a fantastic adventure story as well. I sense a certain inspiration by the Odyssey there, but it’s different enough to stand on its own. ---
**Author:** ![eileen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@eileen](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/eileen)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/3 "2026-08-10T15:59:23Z")
I led a reading group at my school (secondary) which read an adaptation and they _loved_ it!!! I think Gilgamesh would make a great action movie that would have broad appeal, given the right director. ---
**Author:** ![jvdc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jvdc/32/28_2.png) [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/4 "2026-08-10T17:19:02Z")
Yeah it’s a fantastic story isn’t it? I should really read it again. ---
**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/5 "2026-08-10T20:11:44Z")
Gilgamesh would be great! In 2015, when I was doing freelance work for a film producer, there was a lot of “buzz” around a screenplay on Constantine the Great written by David Franzoni (one of the writers of “Gladiator” and the guy who wrote the original script treatment/story). Lots of people back then were sure this was going to get the “green light” and go into pre-production - but it never did. I think that would have been very interesting. ---
**Author:** ![eileen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@eileen](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/eileen)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/6 "2026-08-10T20:22:35Z")
Jan, I really enjoyed Stephen Mitchell’s version of Gilgamesh. Joshua, it would be wonderful to have a film on Constantine, though perhaps from a European director. ---
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/7 "2026-08-10T23:26:56Z")
Yes! The _Epic of Gilgamesh_ would be awesome if in the right hands. ---
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/8 "2026-08-10T23:29:24Z")
That would have been awesome, Josh. It makes you wonder how many historical stories were almost turned into movies, but never got there for various reasons. Maybe one day, somebody might give it another try. ---
**Author:** ![ahaanmalhotra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@ahaanmalhotra](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ahaanmalhotra)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/9 "2026-08-11T14:41:34Z")
There is a highly anticipated two part Indian movie currently being made on the Ramayana. It is supposed to be dubbed in English, and an English dubbed version of the trailer is out if anyone is interested. Not too many people outside of Asia know much about the Ramayana, and this movie could be what propels lesser known epics around the world. ---
**Author:** ![jvdc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jvdc/32/28_2.png) [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/10 "2026-08-11T15:12:40Z")
Oh that sounds great! Can you share a link to the English trailer? ---
**Author:** ![ahaanmalhotra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@ahaanmalhotra](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ahaanmalhotra)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/11 "2026-08-11T15:19:59Z")
English trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nF-FWAS6M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nF-FWAS6M) Hindi(original language of the movie) trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zip1rNaNYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zip1rNaNYs) ---
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/12 "2026-08-11T22:31:50Z")
Wow, this looks incredible. Thanks for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![tondalayagilles](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/tondalayagilles/32/214_2.png) [@tondalayagilles](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/tondalayagilles)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/13 "2026-08-11T22:41:59Z")
I am very interested. I was a Peace Corps Volunter in India, what a grand experience, Got married in Delhi, we return often especially to our respective areas of work. Please post when the film will be realeased. ---
**Author:** ![eileen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@eileen](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/eileen)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/14 "2026-08-12T02:21:28Z")
Nina Paley made a semi-autobiographical animated movie that features episodes from the Ramayana, titled “Sita Sings the Blues.” It’s pretty artsy, so not everyone’s cup of tea. You can watch it on Vimeo [Sita\_Sings\_the\_Blues\_1080p.mp4](https://tinyurl.com/4hepr7cz) ---
**Author:** ![jvdc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jvdc/32/28_2.png) [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/15 "2026-08-12T08:52:40Z")
That does look very cool! ---
**Author:** ![ahaanmalhotra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@ahaanmalhotra](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/ahaanmalhotra)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/16 "2026-08-12T14:11:20Z")
Part 1 will release on November 8, which is Diwali. Part 2 will release on October 29 in 2027, which is the Diwali after that. ---
**Author:** ![worldhistory.or](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e9c0ed/32.png) [@worldhistory.or](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/worldhistory.or)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/17 "2026-08-20T06:12:20Z")
I would like see Xenophon’s _Anabasis._ It would be both heroic and adventurous. ---
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/18 "2026-08-20T07:49:54Z")
Another wonderful suggestion! ---
**Author:** ![jvdc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jvdc/32/28_2.png) [@jvdc](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/jvdc)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/19 "2026-08-20T13:39:22Z")
You know what I’d love to see: The Vinland Saga! Essentially a continuation of _Vikings: Valhalla_ where Leif and Freydis discover and settle Vinland. I guess it’s not going to have a happy ending, which is why I presume they left it out from the series… ---
**Author:** ![lianamiate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/lianamiate/32/49_2.png) [@lianamiate](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/lianamiate)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057/20 "2026-08-20T23:19:08Z")
Love anything to do with Vikings! So I’ll second this. Did you hear that Michael Hirst is making another Vikings show which has already been renewed for season 2? > **['Bloodaxe' Season 2 Coming To Prime Video From Michael Hirst](https://deadline.com/2026/06/bloodaxe-season-2-prime-video-confirmed-michael-hirst-1236957227/)** > > 'Bloodaxe' Season 2 is coming To Prime Video - the show comes from Michael Hirst and stars Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen. [Next page](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/what-should-be-the-next-odyssey/19057.md?page=2)