Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
By BBC, July 27, 2026Director Christopher Nolan wants people to watch The Odyssey on the biggest screen possible – but two million people reportedly viewed a social media post containing a leaked copy of his film this weekend.
Film industry outlet Variety reported that an X message embedded with a high-quality version of the film gathered 2.1 million views in two-and-a-half hours on Saturday, before the account was suspended.
“The full Odyssey movie in a tweet, as Nolan intended,” one user joked.
Nolan shot the entire three-hour movie on 70mm film, a large, high-resolution format designed for giant IMAX screens.
“The whole Odyssey film in an embedded video on Twitter. Crazy,” wrote someone in a post on X.
“Someone leaked The Odyssey movie in HD. I thought it was fake, but it’s true,” said another user.
The Hollywood Reporter said a lower-quality version appeared on X on Sunday, and was removed two hours later after amassing almost 50,000 views.
In response, film studio Universal said: “We became aware of the unauthorised 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 leak is unlikely to do significant harm to the film’s box office performance – it earned $215m (Ksh27.8 billion) around the world in its second weekend, taking its total to $640m (Ksh82.8 billion).
One of 2026’s most anticipated films
The Odyssey has been one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2026, thanks to Nolan’s reputation for delivering critically acclaimed blockbusters such as Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy.
The film is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic and features a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron.
Months before its release, advance ticket sales broke records in several markets, with IMAX screenings selling out well ahead of opening weekend.
The movie’s groundbreaking use of IMAX 70mm cameras and Nolan’s commitment to practical filmmaking further fueled anticipation among cinema lovers eager to experience the film on the biggest screens possible.