High-quality Leak of 'The Odyssey' Goes Viral Before Removal
WHO:
Screen Rant - Christopher Nolan is the director of "The Odyssey."
Variety - A now-suspended account on X was involved in the viral tweet.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - A lower-quality version of "The Odyssey" was posted on X, garnering nearly 50,000 views before being taken down roughly two hours later.
The Hollywood Reporter - Universal Pictures stated, “We became aware of the unauthorized posting of the film and immediately initiated takedown protocols. We take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue all appropriate remedies to protect our content and intellectual property rights.”
The Hollywood Reporter - "The Odyssey" has surpassed $600 million globally in its second weekend at the box office.
Deadline - Christopher Nolan has urged fans to see "The Odyssey" in IMAX for the best experience, as the film was shot entirely in that format.
Screen Rant - A high-quality bootleg of "The Odyssey" was leaked online.
Variety - The bootleg was seen by millions of people on X within hours of its release.
Variety - A tweet stated, “Someone uploaded ‘The Odyssey’ full movie on X. Can you believe it?”
WHERE:
Variety - The leak occurred on the social media platform X.
WHEN:
Variety - The viral tweet was posted on July 25.
WHY:
Screen Rant - The leak coincided with rising box office records for "The Odyssey."
HOW:
Variety - The bootleg was amplified through a viral tweet on X.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 22:16 UTC)
A lower-quality version of "The Odyssey" was briefly posted on X, attracting nearly 50,000 views before Universal Pictures took it down about two hours later. The studio stated that they take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue all appropriate remedies to protect their content and intellectual property rights. Meanwhile, "The Odyssey" has surpassed $600 million globally in its second weekend at the box office.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 19:25 UTC)
Christopher Nolan is encouraging fans to watch his latest film, "The Odyssey," in IMAX, emphasizing that it was shot entirely in that format for the best viewing experience. The deadline for this recommendation is set for 19:25 UTC. Nolan's commitment to the IMAX format highlights the film's visual storytelling and immersive qualities.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 17:18 UTC)
A high-quality bootleg of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" has leaked online, quickly going viral on the social media platform X. The bootleg was seen by millions within hours of a tweet that exclaimed, “Someone uploaded ‘The Odyssey’ full movie on X. Can you believe it?” This leak comes at a time when the film is experiencing rising box office records.