The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

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Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers.

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  • Reported by The Verge and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:03:21 UTC.

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