Greek mythology is filled with treats that will give you an unforgettable watch with all the epic battles and mind-boggling quests. As fans are raving about The Odyssey coming to the big screen, it gets you thinking about the so many other Greek mythology tales that could make it too. Who knows, this could even become a whole new theme in Hollywood. 

Tales of these new gods, heroes, and monsters full of action, drama, and epic twists making it to the big screens would definitely be a dream come true for many!

This war tale between the Titans and the Olympians would be a surefire action hit that would blow people's minds. The story of the Titanomachy is the biggest battle in Greek history, between gods and the Titans. The Titanomachy is a deep tale of power, betrayal, and action that offers a hot canvas for events and characters that would make for great big-screen action. 

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Greek mythology writes tales of love like no other genre can do, for example, in the story of Admetus where it was foretold that he would meet an early death, and this news starts a whole series of love, wrestling, and sacrifices. With multiple twists and turns as Alcestis dies instead of Admetus for love, then Heracles wrestling death to bring her back and more, this story is such a gripping tale that it might even have you shedding a tear or two. 

The story of Apollo falling head over heels for Daphne is quite a popular one, with adaptations of Apollo being struck by Cupid's arrow, Daphne turning into a tree, and more would make for great visuals and would push the romance genre. It may even create a new theme of one-sided lovers, and their obsession like in this story when Apollo wears Daphne's leaves as a crown. 

This tale will leave all the action thrillers you know behind as it follows deadly monstrous creatures, choices that will lead to life or death, and twists that no one will see coming. A peek of this tale is offered to you in the 1997 TV movie The Odyssey, where Odysseus faces both Scylla and Charybdis. 

The tale of Daedalus and Icarus follows Icarus' blind ambition and ignorance that leads to Daedalus having to bury his own son. This sad tale comes with twists that will have you screaming in your heads at Icarus at some point down the storyline. Icarus' story would make way for a rich narration that if done the right way will have fans raving about it soon enough. 

Even if you are not a Greek mythology fan, you would have heard of King Midas' golden touch where everything he touches turns into gold. This story is recited as a great lesson of greed as with his wish Midas got all the riches he wanted but lost his access to food and water and even lost his own daughter and was left alone and miserable. 

If you are a Greek mythology geek or a romance lover, the story of Alcyone and Ceyx will surely move you. The tale follows the deep love of Alcyone, daughter of Aeolus, the wind god, and Ceyx, who was the son of the morning god. This was a love story so rich and layered that it became a legend. This legendary story as a movie adaptation would be as rich as the tale and would become a must-watch for all the romantics out there. 

The myth behind the tragedy of Tantalus follows Tantalus, a king who was trusted by the gods, but who for his selfish reasons spills all the divine secrets and even serves his own son Pelops as a meal to the gods. His foolishness led him to be banned to the underground, where he would remain hungry and thirsty for the rest of his life. Now, this sounds like a fun drama, with gossip, revenge, and of course, there will be twists that are sure to make this a hit as a movie.

A Sisyphus adaption would not only revive a classic myth but would also sit deeply with audiences as they reflect on their struggles through this tale. It would follow and lead to Sisyphus' never-ending punishment of rolling a big boulder up to a steep hill only for it to roll back every time he nears the top, making a strong comment on the human spirit. 

Imagine a movie adaptation of the tale of Echo and Narcissus set in beautiful old Greece. Their tale follows the one-sided love of Echo the nymph toward Narcissus. And the twists and plays of fate and obsession that lead to Narcissus' death. It is a tragic tale of love, drama, and self-obsession that, if adapted into a movie, would make for a rich narrative story. 

Each of these stories is an opportunity for fresh breathtaking visuals, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable characters. With the news about Christopher Nolan's Odyssey making headlines, it is clear how the gods and heroes of ancient Greece coming to the big screens have fans going crazy. 

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Which of these would you like to see become the next movie? Let us know in the comments!