Browse through all of the Odyssey character costumes and cosplay guides. Christopher Nolan’s 2026 epic adapts Homer’s poem for Universal, following Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his ten-year voyage home from the Trojan War. The cast gives you plenty of cosplay options: suit up as Matt Damon’s Odysseus in bronze armour and a plumed helmet, dress as Athena in a draped Grecian robe, or take your cue from Penelope and Helen of Troy in flowing, regal gowns. Whether you want a god, a queen or a warrior for Halloween, every guide below breaks the look down item by item, from the Amazon finds to the finishing touches. For more warrior looks, see our helmet costume guides.
Athena, the goddess of wisdom, keeps her look clean and statuesque. Start with a white Grecian draped robe layered over a beige hooded shawl, then cinch the waist with a brown braided belt for that classical silhouette. Tan strappy sandals keep the outfit grounded, and a pair of gold geometric earrings finishes the divine look. It is an easy, affordable build that works just as well for a toga party as it does for a Greek-themed costume night. Choose this one for an easy, elegant goddess look.
Odysseus is the warrior hero of the story, and his kit is the most involved. Build it around a leather chest armor piece worn with a brown shoulder cape, then add leather bracers and faux leather greaves over a simple tunic and brown belt. A Spartan plume helmet and a Spartan sword with its sheath complete the soldier’s silhouette. It is a layered, bronze-age build that photographs brilliantly and reads as unmistakably Greek. It is a great pick for anyone who loves a little armour.
Greek mythology is one of the richest costume themes there is, and The Odyssey hands you a whole cast to choose from. The warriors are the simplest to pull off: a tunic, a draped cape and a plumed helmet get you most of the way there. The goddesses and queens lean softer and more elegant, think flowing ivory or emerald gowns, a rope or braided belt, and statement jewellery. Most of these pieces are ordinary Amazon finds you can re-wear, and none of them need sewing. Pick a character below, then follow the item-by-item guide to build the exact look for Halloween.
Everything you need to know about dressing as the characters from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, from the gods of Mount Olympus to the warriors of the Trojan War.
Odysseus is a warrior, so his costume is built from armour pieces worn over a simple tunic. The guide uses a leather chest armor, a brown shoulder cape, leather bracers, faux leather greaves, a brown leather belt, a Spartan plume helmet and a Spartan sword with its sheath, and none of it requires sewing.
Athena is the cheapest build on the page because it is just a draped robe and a few accessories. You need a white Grecian draped robe, a beige hooded shawl, a brown braided waist belt, tan strappy sandals and gold geometric earrings.
The film centres on Odysseus, the king of Ithaca played by Matt Damon, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. Anne Hathaway plays his wife Penelope, Tom Holland plays his son Telemachus and Zendaya plays the goddess Athena.
No. The warrior looks here are built from lightweight faux leather and costume pieces that only imitate armour. Faux leather greaves and a costume chest piece give the same silhouette for a fraction of the weight and price.
Both queens are a gown-led look rather than an armour one. Penelope is an emerald green cape-sleeve gown with a wide burgundy belt, a collar necklace and a braided updo, while Helen of Troy is an ivory draped maxi dress with a cream shawl and bronze clasps.
Every item on this page is linked straight to a product, and almost all of them are Amazon finds you can have delivered in days. The pieces are ordinary clothing and accessories, so you can re-wear them well beyond the costume.
Yes, and it is one of the easiest group themes going. Athena and the other deities are robe-and-accessory builds, so a whole group can mix and match gowns, shawls and gold jewellery without spending much.
The small pieces do the heavy lifting: a plumed or crestless helmet, leather bracers, a braided or rope waist belt, strappy sandals and gold jewellery. A shield or sword prop adds the finishing touch to any warrior look.
Most builds here are put together from low-cost pieces rather than a single expensive set. A robe or gown with a belt and sandals often costs less than a licensed costume, and Athena’s look is the most affordable of them all.
The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s 2026 adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, made for Universal Pictures and produced by Nolan with Emma Thomas. It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who spends ten years trying to sail home after the Trojan War, with Anne Hathaway as his wife Penelope, Tom Holland as his son Telemachus and Zendaya as the goddess Athena. Homer’s Odyssey is one of the oldest stories in Western literature, and the film brings its monsters, gods and long homecoming to the screen with practical effects and Hoyte van Hoytema’s cinematography. Fans of Greek myth, from the Trojan War to Mount Olympus, will spot plenty of familiar faces here.
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