Revered Hollywood director Christopher Nolan's next summer blockbuster won't hit theatres until July 17, 2026 and it's already setting records — and courting controversy for filming scenes in the disputed territory of Western Sahara,

The Sahara International Film Festival has called on director Christopher Nolan to exclude scenes filmed in Western Sahara from his upcoming movie, citing concerns over shooting in the disputed territory.

Christopher Nolan has been criticized for shooting elements of Universal’s all-star epic 'The Odyssey' in Morocco-occupied Western Sahara.