Unauthorized ‘The Odyssey’ copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal

Universal Studios has strongly condemned the illegal release of their popular movie, “The Odyssey,” which happened over the weekend.

The studio discovered that the film had been posted online without permission and quickly began working to have it removed. They stated they strongly oppose copyright violations and will take legal action to safeguard their films and creative work.

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‘The Odyssey’ had a huge opening weekend, giving the summer movie season a significant lift after some recent ups and downs.

The studio reacted to a tweet containing a clear, unauthorized copy of the Christopher Nolan movie. The tweet gained over 2.1 million views before being removed due to a copyright claim.

I saw this post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon, around 2:25 PM Pacific Time. It’s crazy – Variety reported the account was suspended just three hours later! It all happened so fast.

Review

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a mighty Trojan horse of his thematic obsessions

The director’s version of the Odyssey story is grand and feels very real, making for a truly enjoyable experience. While it doesn’t focus much on Odysseus’ pride or desires, it still works remarkably well.

The movie “Odyssey” remained incredibly popular during its second week in theaters, attracting large audiences. Interest was so high that when tickets went on sale in June, AMC’s app experienced technical difficulties and crashed. Many people reported waiting for up to an hour just to get their tickets online.

As a movie critic, I’m keeping a close eye on box office numbers, and the latest figures are in. This weekend, the film brought in a fantastic $87 million, according to Rentrak, the folks who track this sort of thing. It’s a really strong hold for its second week in theaters!

2026-07-27 02:01