The mythical king of Ithaca has joined the vinyl-figure boom: Funko’s Pop! Odysseus — modelled on the lead of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming screen adaptation — is now available for pre-order on Amazon, with shipping set for late December 2026. The release feeds a wider surge in interest around The Odyssey, a trend that’s already pushing editions of Homer back onto bestseller lists and giving collectors fresh merchandise to track.
Funko’s take on Odysseus is part of the company’s Pop! Movies line and arrives amid heavy marketing for the film, which stars Matt Damon and carries a reported blockbuster budget. The figure is packaged in Funko’s signature window box, measures roughly 5.1 inches (about 13 cm) and is listed at $14.99. Amazon shows a December 27, 2026 ship date; the item is on pre-order now.
The toy joins a growing array of film tie-ins tied to Nolan’s adaptation — from novelty concession items to retro-style tees — and appears as readers are returning to the source text. As of August 2026, several editions of Homer’s Odyssey have climbed Amazon’s best-seller ranks, underscoring the commercial effect a major studio release can have on both new and classic material.
What the release means for collectors and fans
For collectors, the window-box presentation matters: it’s intended to display cleanly while preserving resale value. For studios and brands, a widely distributed collectible can extend a film’s cultural footprint beyond box-office windows and streaming runs. And for casual shoppers, sub-$20 pricing puts the item within reach as a movie tie-in or holiday gift.
- Product: Funko Pop! Odysseus (Pop! Movies series)
- Height: ~5.1 in (13 cm)
- Packaging: Window-display box
- Price: $14.99 (retail, Amazon)
- Availability: Pre-order on Amazon; ships Dec. 27, 2026
- Context: Released alongside other film merchandising and increased sales of Homer’s Odyssey
Funko’s product description frames the piece as a film-inspired reimagining of the ancient poem, inviting fans to add the figure to an expanded “Odyssey” lineup. The move mirrors a larger merchandising strategy that ties collectible drops to blockbuster campaigns: timely, visible and designed to capitalize on peak interest.
Other recent Funko launches reflect the same playbook — small, affordable figures linked to current properties that generate buzz among both casual buyers and dedicated collectors. That mix can boost short-term sales and create aftermarket demand for particular variants or limited runs.
Shoppers considering a purchase should note that pre-orders can sell out and that availability may vary by region. For collectors tracking value, factors to watch are production numbers, whether the figure is a convention or exclusive variant, and the condition of the original window box.
In short, Funko’s Odysseus offers an inexpensive entry point into a wider merchandising wave tied to Nolan’s adaptation — and serves as a reminder that major films can quickly reshape public interest in even the oldest stories.
