Ridley Scott's ambitious biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings is making its way to Peacock this summer, giving audiences a chance to revisit the director's take on the Moses story just as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey dominates theaters. The film, which stars Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses II, will begin streaming on August 1, 2026.
Scott, now in his late 80s, remains one of Hollywood's most versatile filmmakers, shifting effortlessly between sci-fi thrillers like Alien and historical epics such as Gladiator. After a decade focused on period pieces—including Gladiator II, Napoleon, and The Last Duel—he's returning to sci-fi. Meanwhile, Nolan, who has expressed admiration for Scott's work, has taken a similar path, moving from sci-fi (Interstellar, Inception) to his latest historical epic, The Odyssey, which has already shattered box office records.
Released in 2014, Exodus: Gods and Kings was produced on a reported $200 million budget but grossed only $268 million worldwide, falling short of expectations and fellow 2014 biblical epic Noah. Critics were lukewarm, giving it a 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus noting it's "sporadically stirring" but unable to fully live up to its source material. In contrast, Nolan's The Odyssey earned a 95% score and surpassed Exodus's lifetime gross in just four days.
The film features a star-studded supporting cast including Aaron Paul, John Turturro, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Mendelsohn, and Ben Kingsley. For those who enjoyed The Odyssey in theaters, this biblical epic serves as a companion piece, exploring another foundational myth that has shaped modern storytelling. Nolan himself has drawn from The Odyssey for inspiration in films like Interstellar and The Dark Knight Rises.
Scott's journey into biblical territory followed his earlier historical epics Kingdom of Heaven and Robin Hood. While Exodus didn't achieve the critical or commercial success of his earlier work, it remains a visually stunning take on the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Fans of Scott's grand-scale filmmaking can also check out his other streaming offerings, such as Hannibal on Tubi or American Gangster on Netflix.
For those craving more epic clashes, Clash of the Titans vs. The Odyssey arrives on Peacock in August. And if you're curious about Scott's other recent work, Napoleon is currently dominating Apple TV+.
Mark your calendars: Exodus: Gods and Kings streams exclusively on Peacock starting August 1, 2026. Whether you're a fan of biblical epics or just want to compare Scott's vision with Nolan's, this is one streaming debut worth watching.
