Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
A high-quality leaked copy of Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey was viewed millions of times on X before being removed. Universal Studios has initiated takedown protocols to protect its intellectual property, though the leak is not expected to significantly impact the film's strong box office performance.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges major film studios face regarding digital piracy and copyright enforcement on social media platforms.
Image source, Universal Studios Image caption, Matt Damon and Zendaya star in The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan
Director 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 , external 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.
Image source, Universal Studios Image caption, The Odyssey is the first theatrical release to be shot entirely with Imax 70mm film cameras
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