Three months after Elon Musk said Grok would release a full-length, “historically accurate” movie of The Odyssey, Grok published seven minutes branded “Episode 1 of our Odyssey series,” made with Grok Imagine in collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
Context: Musk criticized Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey casting; Nolan has contrasted with Musk’s AI-heavy promotion vs practical filmmaking (six-country shoot, thousands on crew). Nolan’s film became a box-office and Imax success after July 2026 release.
TechCrunch review: visuals occasionally pass for real actors at sea; not ancient Greek dialogue; narrator uses familiar British fantasy-game accent. Criticism centers on lack of artistry, momentum, and human interest—stilted dialogue, endless voiceover backstory, airless pacing. Author says they would skip a cutscene version and struggle to watch a full film.
Tweet link from Grok Imagine (@imagine) Oct 23, 2026 promoted the episode and offered a breakdown of production on request.