{"id":550179,"date":"2026-07-20T07:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/550179\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T07:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:44:12","slug":"matt-damons-odysseus-from-the-odyssey-gets-a-funko-pop-figure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/550179\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Damon\u2019s Odysseus From \u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Gets A Funko Pop! Figure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" top-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784533452_729_0x0.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Damon in &quot;The Odyssey&quot; and the Funko Pops! figure of his character, Odysseus.\" data-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"1920\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matt Damon in &#8220;The Odyssey&#8221; and the Funko Pops! figure of his character, Odysseus.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Pictures\/FUNKO<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Christopher Nolan\u2019s The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Odyssey doesn\u2019t seem to be the type of film that calls for a line of collectibles or toys. Matt Damon\u2019s Odysseus is, however, is being produced as a Funko Pop! vinyl figure.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Nolan from his screenplay adaptation of Homer\u2019s epic poem, The Odyssey opened in theaters worldwide on Friday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-early-weekend-projections-peg-a-117-million-opening\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-early-weekend-projections-peg-a-117-million-opening\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"earning $124.5 million domestically\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">earning $124.5 million domestically<\/a> and $139.5 million internationally for an opening global tally of $264 million.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-sets-record-for-nolans-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Sets Record For Nolan\u2019s Films\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-sets-record-for-nolans-films\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Forbes\u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Sets Record For Nolan\u2019s FilmsBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On top of that, <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/why-the-odyssey-streaming-debut-will-take-longer-than-most-pvod-releases\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/why-the-odyssey-streaming-debut-will-take-longer-than-most-pvod-releases\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"The Odyssey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Odyssey<\/a> broke a pair of records on Rotten Tomatoes as it received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/19\/the-odyssey-sets-record-critics-score-for-nolans-films-on-rotten-tomatoes\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/19\/the-odyssey-sets-record-critics-score-for-nolans-films-on-rotten-tomatoes\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"highest critics\u2019 score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">highest critics\u2019 score<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-sets-record-for-nolans-films\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/the-odyssey-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-sets-record-for-nolans-films\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"audience score\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">audience score<\/a> of all of Nolan\u2019s films.<\/p>\n<p>In the film, Damon\u2019s Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, is on a treacherous, 20-year path home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife, Queen Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), where he encounters gods, monsters and other threats, human and supernatural. <\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s massive ensemble cast also includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong\u2019o, among several others.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/why-the-odyssey-streaming-debut-will-take-longer-than-most-pvod-releases\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Why \u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Streaming Debut Will Take Longer Than Most PVOD Releases\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/why-the-odyssey-streaming-debut-will-take-longer-than-most-pvod-releases\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ForbesWhy \u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Streaming Debut Will Take Longer Than Most PVOD ReleasesBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Odyssey&#8221; Funko Pop! Odysseus vinyl figure.<\/p>\n<p>Funko\u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Odysseus Pop! Figure Is Expected To Be Available In December<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, any hit film results in a call for merchandise by fans, and Funko, which creates vinyl figures based on movies, TV, sports and all things pop culture, has already announced that it is producing a Pop! figure of Damon\u2019s Odysseus. The Odyssey Funko Pop! figure of the Greek King of Ithaca is 5 inches tall \u2014 an inch taller than most Pops! \u2014 presumably because the height includes the plume (also known as the crista) on top of his helmet.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-3 link-embed--long-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/funko-expands-kpop-demon-hunters-pops-line-with-demon-saja-boys-and-sdcc-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Funko Expands \u2018KPop Demon Hunters\u2019 Pops! Line With Demon Saja Boys And SDCC Experience\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/17\/funko-expands-kpop-demon-hunters-pops-line-with-demon-saja-boys-and-sdcc-experience\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ForbesFunko Expands \u2018KPop Demon Hunters\u2019 Pops! Line With Demon Saja Boys And SDCC ExperienceBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Odysseus figure comes in a window box in case collectors choose to display the collectible. In addition to wearing Odysseus\u2019 Greek army gear, the figure also has the character wielding his sword. The figure features Odysseus sporting his greying beard, as worn by Damon\u2019s character, as he nears the completion of his journey home to the kingdom of Ithaca.<\/p>\n<p>While <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/funko.com\/pop-odysseus\/94094.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/funko.com\/pop-odysseus\/94094.html\" aria-label=\"Funko\u2019s retail site\">Funko\u2019s retail site<\/a> lists The Odyssey Odysseus figure as \u201ccoming soon\u201d and presents consumers with an option to receive a notification when it is available to order, collectible retail sites including Entertainment Earth and Big Bad Toy Store already have the vinyl figure up for pre-order for $14.99. According to Entertainment Earth, the Odysseus figure is expected to be available in December. Like other Funko Pops! the Odysseus figure is expected to be available through major online retailers as well as in stores.<\/p>\n<p>Until The Odyssey Odysseus Funko Pop! arrives, you can see the film in theaters nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-4 link-embed--long-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/18\/mandalorian-and-grogu-seeks-new-audience-on-streaming-this-week-after-stalling-at-box-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u2018Mandalorian And Grogu\u2019 Seeks New Audience On Streaming This Week After Stalling At Box Office\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2026\/07\/18\/mandalorian-and-grogu-seeks-new-audience-on-streaming-this-week-after-stalling-at-box-office\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Forbes\u2018Mandalorian And Grogu\u2019 Seeks New Audience On Streaming This Week After Stalling At Box OfficeBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Matt Damon in &#8220;The Odyssey&#8221; and the Funko Pops! figure of his character, Odysseus. 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