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Universal Takedowns Nolan Film Copy on X; Musk Decries Casting

7/27/2026

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Universal Pictures launched a takedown after a copy of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” posted on X drew over 2.1 million views.
X account was suspended within three hours of the July 25, 2:25 p.m. PT posting.
The film earned $87 million in its weekend, with IMAX, PLF and 70 mm formats making up 57 % of revenue.
Elon Musk called the casting “DEI lies” and said his AI tool Grok Imagine would produce an “accurate” version.

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Universal Pictures launched a takedown after a copy of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” posted on X drew over 2.1 million views.
X account was suspended within three hours of the July 25, 2:25 p.m. PT posting.
The film earned $87 million in its weekend, with IMAX, PLF and 70 mm formats making up 57 % of revenue.
Elon Musk called the casting “DEI lies” and said his AI tool Grok Imagine would produce an “accurate” version.