Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X — SkimNews
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- Christopher Nolan directed The Odyssey entirely on 70mm film for optimal Imax viewing, emphasizing a theatrical experience undermined by the leak.
- A post on X embedded a high-quality version of The Odyssey, amassing 2.1 million views in two-and-a-half hours before the account was suspended.
- Universal initiated takedown protocols after the unauthorized posting of The Odyssey, stating it takes copyright infringement seriously and will pursue legal remedies.
- The Hollywood Reporter confirmed a lower-quality version of the film also appeared on X, gaining nearly 50,000 views before removal two hours later.
- Variety reported the viral X post contained a full, high-resolution copy of the three-hour film, highlighting the scale and speed of the breach.
- The Odyssey earned $215 million globally in its second weekend, bringing its total to $640 million, suggesting the leak has not significantly impacted box office performance.
Why it matters: Despite millions of unauthorized views, *The Odyssey*’s $640 million global box office shows audience demand remains strong. The incident underscores the vulnerability of high-profile releases to digital piracy, even as studios like Universal enforce aggressive takedowns to protect billion-dollar investments.
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