Dead in the water: Nolan’s “The Odyssey” leaked in high quality ten days before home release

The official home release of the film is scheduled for November 17.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has set sail ahead of schedule — a high-quality copy of the film has leaked online. The file is being distributed tagged as BD Remux, which may indicate that it originated from a Blu-ray disc that fell into unauthorized hands prior to the official release. Meanwhile, the film’s release on physical media and streaming platforms is slated only for November 17.

In the adaptation based on Homer’s immortal poem, Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, strives to find his way home following the Trojan War. While he and his companions navigate treacherous seas and confront mythical monsters, suitors on Ithaca seek the hand of his wife, Penelope. The main protagonist is played by Matt Damon, Penelope is portrayed by Anne Hathaway, and their son Telemachus by Tom Holland. The star-studded cast also includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron.

“The Odyssey” premiered in theaters on July 17 and grossed approximately $1.8 billion worldwide. The picture became the highest-grossing project of Nolan’s career and set a global record among R-rated films. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes welcomed it with near-unanimous acclaim — 94% positive reviews, while the audience score reached 96%. On Metacritic, ratings diverged significantly: 88 out of 100 from critics versus 5.7 out of 10 from users.