The Odyssey boycott seen as failure based on early box office returns
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According to a Wired report, the online backlash against Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey has not translated into poor box office performance. The article describes a group of online right-wing critics who opposed the film’s casting of Black and trans actors, Matt Damon as Odysseus, and other creative choices, labeling it a “psyop” against Western culture. Despite these efforts, early ticket sales indicate a $200 million worldwide opening weekend, making it Nolan’s most profitable non-Batman opening. Resale tickets have reportedly fetched $1,000, and a California woman was said to have delayed her pregnancy to see the film on opening weekend. The article notes that the film holds a 96 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, which some critics dismissed as part of a “woke conspiracy.” An AI film studio, Fountain 0, announced a completely AI-generated Odyssey movie to capitalize on both the excitement and the backlash.
What’s reported
The article reports that early ticket sales indicate a $200 million worldwide box office return for The Odyssey.
The film holds a 96 percent Critic’s Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Online critics opposed the film due to casting of Black and trans actors, Matt Damon as Odysseus, Americanized English dialect, ahistorical ship designs, and Tom Holland saying “dad” in the trailer.
Some critics labeled the film a “psyop” designed to undermine Western culture.
Resale tickets have reportedly fetched $1,000.
A California woman was reported to have delayed her pregnancy to see the film on IMAX 70-mm opening weekend.
AI film studio Fountain 0 announced a completely AI-generated Odyssey movie.
Key figures
Christopher Nolan, filmmaker
Matt Damon, actor
Tom Holland, actor
Elon Musk, mentioned as amplifying online critics
Fountain 0, AI film studio
Sources: Wired
