Universal acts after HD leak of Nolan's The Odyssey on X

A high-quality pirated copy of director Christopher Nolan's epic film "The Odyssey" was leaked on the social media platform X over the weekend, prompting a swift response from its studio, Universal Pictures. The leak occurred just over a week after the film's theatrical premiere, yet it has not prevented the blockbuster from achieving massive box office success, crossing $639.6 million globally in its second weekend.

According to reports, a full high-definition version of the film was posted anonymously on X on Saturday, July 25. The post garnered millions of views and thousands of reposts within hours before being removed by the platform, which also suspended the account responsible. A separate, lower-quality copy was also reportedly posted and viewed approximately 50,000 times before being taken down. A message on the post later stated the media was disabled due to a copyright owner report.

Universal Pictures confirmed it acted immediately upon discovering the unauthorized uploads. In a statement, the studio said it initiated takedown protocols and emphasized its serious stance on copyright infringement, vowing to pursue all appropriate remedies to protect its intellectual...