Elon Musk announced on X on July 22 that Grok Imagine, xAI’s video-generation tool, would produce a feature-length adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by the end of 2026.

“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.

His post included an AI-generated video inspired by the ancient Greek epic. However, Musk did not disclose the planned running time, production process, distribution strategy or how Grok Imagine would maintain consistent characters, storytelling and visual style across an entire film.

The announcement was widely viewed as a response to Christopher Nolan’s newly released adaptation. Musk had repeatedly criticized Nolan’s casting choices, particularly Lupita Nyong’o’s role as Helen of Troy.

Nolan’s film, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Nyong’o, earned $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend.

Completing the project on schedule would provide a prominent test of whether generative AI can produce a coherent feature-length film. Unlike short AI clips, a full movie requires consistent characters, continuous storytelling, unified visuals, editing, music and sound design.