Robert Pattinson boards Christopher Nolan’s next

Robert Pattinson
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Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for the filmmaker’s next highly anticipated and tightly guarded project. This marks their second collaboration following the 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet, in which Pattinson co-starred.

The new movie now boasts an even more impressive ensemble cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya. Insiders suggest that Damon, Holland, Hathaway, and Pattinson will lead the project, while Nyong’o and Zendaya take on supporting roles.

Nolan has yet to reveal any plot details for the film. Speculation about the project ranges from a period vampire thriller to a helicopter action epic, but no official confirmation has been given. Universal Pictures, which will distribute the film, has announced a release date of July 17, 2026. Production is expected to begin in the first half of 2025 under Nolan’s Syncopy banner, with Emma Thomas co-producing.

Pattinson previously starred alongside John David Washington in Tenet, Nolan’s last film for Warner Bros. Released during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tenet grossed $365 million globally but strained Nolan’s relationship with the studio over its streaming strategy.

In addition to this project, Pattinson is set to reprise his role as the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ sequel to The Batman.