A 20-minute preview of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Meridian' received a seven-minute standing ovation at a special Cannes Film Festival pre-screening event on Tuesday. The film, which stars Matt Damon and Florence Pugh, is described as an original science fiction epic that explores the nature of time and human connection.
Details about the plot remain tightly guarded under Nolan's signature veil of secrecy, but attendees described the footage as visually stunning and emotionally devastating. Nolan reportedly shot the film using a combination of IMAX 70mm and a newly developed large-format film stock created in partnership with Kodak.
Universal Pictures has scheduled Meridian for a July 2026 release exclusively in IMAX and 70mm theaters during its opening two weeks. Given the overwhelmingly positive response to the preview footage, early tracking suggests the film could challenge Oppenheimer's opening weekend record among original films.
