Billionaire says Grok Imagine will create a “historically accurate” adaptation as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey dominates the global box office.
Elon Musk has announced plans to produce an artificial intelligence-generated adaptation of The Odyssey, saying his AI platform Grok Imagine will create a “historically accurate” version of Homer’s ancient Greek epic by the end of 2026.
The Tesla and xAI chief executive shared the announcement on X, where he posted a three-minute AI-generated preview and said the technology would eventually be capable of producing a full-length feature film.
“Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer,” Musk wrote.
The announcement comes as Christopher Nolan’s big-budget adaptation of The Odyssey continues a strong theatrical run after its recent global release.
Musk’s comments quickly triggered debate online, with some users questioning how a story featuring mythological creatures, gods and fantastical events could be described as “historically accurate.” Others linked the remark to Musk’s previous criticism of the film’s casting choices.
Earlier this year, Musk criticised the casting of Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in Nolan’s adaptation, accusing the director of making casting decisions for awards recognition. His remarks drew widespread criticism on social media.
Musk also attracted controversy after supporting online posts targeting actor Elliot Page, who was later confirmed to portray the Greek soldier Sinon in the film.
Despite the criticism surrounding its casting, Nolan’s The Odyssey has performed strongly at the global box office. Industry estimates indicate the film earned $264 million worldwide during its opening weekend, putting it on course to become one of the director’s highest-grossing releases.
The historical fantasy stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in leading roles.
Neither xAI nor Musk has revealed additional details about how the AI-generated adaptation will be produced or whether it will receive a commercial theatrical release.
The announcement highlights the growing use of generative artificial intelligence in filmmaking, even as debates continue over its impact on creative industries, copyright and artistic expression.