Christopher Nolan is well-known for keeping his future projects under wraps, and he’s not one to reveal much about his upcoming films. In a recent interview with The Atlantic, when asked about his next project, Nolan humorously responded with, “You’re wasting your last question.” He emphasized the importance of finding a story that truly engages him, considering the years it takes to bring a film to life. It seems that Nolan has finally found that story.
Universal has announced that Nolan’s next film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. Although no title or plot details have been revealed, it has been confirmed that Matt Damon is in talks to star in the film, marking his third collaboration with Nolan after Interstellar and Oppenheimer.
While specific details about the film remain scarce, sources have indicated that it will not be a big-screen adaptation of the 1960s British series The Prisoner, a project that Nolan had once considered in the 2000s. This revelation dashes any hopes of a film based on The Prisoner, but it also leaves the door wide open for Nolan’s creative direction.
With very little information available, speculation is rife about what Nolan’s thirteenth film could be about. Despite the secrecy surrounding the project, fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly anticipating the next cinematic masterpiece from the acclaimed director.
Christopher Nolan discussed the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the press tour for Oppenheimer, likening it to the next “Oppenheimer” moment for humanity. He expressed his views on AI in interviews with NBC News, The Washington Post, and WIRED, highlighting the potential societal and ethical implications. Nolan cautioned against attributing godlike characteristics to AI and warned against shirking responsibility by doing so. He emphasized the historical tendency of humans to create false idols and cautioned against repeating this with AI.
It’s worth noting that there are talks about a potential Bourne 6 film. Matt Damon has indicated his interest in reprising his role as Jason Bourne. He mentioned on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that if Bourne 6 didn’t happen with him, someone else would eventually need to take over the role. Despite previous attempts to expand the Bourne universe with films like The Bourne Legacy and the TV series Treadstone, it seems that there’s a strong inclination to bring back the original Jason Bourne.
In a recent interview with Variety last November, Christopher Nolan disclosed that he had a partially completed script for a biopic on Howard Hughes back in the early 2000s. At that time, he even had plans to cast Jim Carrey in the lead role. However, after Martin Scorsese’s film “The Aviator” starring Leonardo DiCaprio was released in 2007, Nolan lost interest in pursuing his version of the Howard Hughes story. Interestingly, during the filming of “Inception,” Nolan confided in DiCaprio that he had never watched “The Aviator.” He expressed his emotional disappointment at not being able to bring to fruition a project he had invested so much in.
Nolan also hinted at the possibility of exploring a completely original concept. Perhaps he might consider developing a sequel to “Inception” or surprising audiences with a story from a completely unexpected angle. Delving into an intriguing historical event, such as the alleged theft of George Washington’s mail by British generals during the American Revolution, is something that piqued Nolan’s curiosity during his internet research. It’s not beyond the realm of possibility that Nolan could weave such a captivating historical narrative into a compelling cinematic experience. The enigmatic director’s future projects remain shrouded in mystery, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next creative endeavor.