Universal Studios has issued a stern warning after an unauthorized copy of its hit film “The Odyssey” was leaked over the weekend.
“We became aware of the unauthorized release of the film and immediately initiated removal protocols,” the studio said in a statement. “We take copyright infringement seriously and will seek all appropriate remedies to protect our content and intellectual property rights.”
The studio responded to a post on X that shared a high-quality copy of Christopher Nolan's film. The post was viewed more than 2.1 million times before a takedown notice replaced the copy of the film.
The post was shared on Saturday X at 2:25 pm Pacific time and the account was suspended within three hours, according to Variety.
“The Odyssey” remains a top attraction for moviegoers, drawing large crowds in its second weekend. Demand for advance tickets caused AMC's app to crash in June. At the time, users on social media said the wait time had reached an hour.
The film in its second weekend grossed $87 million, according to Rentrak, a data analytics company that tracks box office sales.
