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What’s that massive wooden horse that appeared in Arlington overnight? Details:

A 40-foot tall wooden horse has been installed in Arlington to celebrate ‘The Odyssey,’ in theaters July 17.
A 40-foot tall wooden horse has been installed in Arlington to celebrate ‘The Odyssey,’ in theaters July 17. City of Arlington

If you’re driving around Arlington and see a 40-foot tall wooden horse out the window, your eyes aren’t deceiving you — but it’s not just any new art installation.

The horse, at the at the corner of East Randol Mill Road and Arlington Downs Road, is a recreation of the iconic Trojan horse from Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” releasing in theaters on July 17. The film is a retelling of the Greek epic.

The horse is a part of the film studio’s “Odyssey Trojan Horse Touring” experience. It was installed on June 17, and it will be on display through June 20, according to a spokesperson for the city of Arlington.

The same horse appeared in Venice Beach in California earlier in June.

This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM.

Emily Holshouser
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Emily Holshouser is a local news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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