Christopher Nolan's next movie casts another MCU actor to join Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, but what is this anticipated movie about?

Christopher Nolan's next film after Oppenheimer was revealed last month, and while we have no details on what it is about, we do have some fresh casting news to expand on following the initial announcement of Matt Damon being the first to top the cast list.

Lupita Nyong'o has joined Christopher Nolan's next movie at Universal, which also stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.

The Wild Robot and 12 Years A Slave actor is the latest big name to be attached to the mysterious movie by Oppenheimer ‘s director. Nyong’o ‘s performance in 12 Years A Slave earned her an Academy Award, making her the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win the prestigious award.

Lupita Nyong’o is the latest boldfaced name to join the buzzy ensemble of Christopher Nolan ‘s next film. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway are also expected to star in the untitled movie, which is otherwise shrouded in secrecy. It will release in theaters on July 17, 2026.

Lupita Nyong'o is the latest A-lister to join Christopher Nolan's much-ballyhooed and much-shrouded feature film project, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The actress, last seen toplining this past summer's alien invasion thriller A Quiet Place: Day One,

Academy award winner Lupita Nyong'o is the latest star to join Christopher Nolan's top-secret follow-up to his Best Picture Oscar winner "Oppenheimer," which Universal will release on July 17, 2026, The Wrap has learned.