Universal removes bootleg copy of The Odyssey from X

Universal Studios has removed a high‑quality bootleg copy of one of its films that had circulated on the social‑media platform X. The unauthorized version, which was posted by an anonymous user, was quickly taken down after the studio’s legal team issued a takedown notice citing copyright infringement. The removal was confirmed by Universal’s official X account, which also thanked users for reporting the illegal content.

The bootleg, which had garnered thousands of views before its removal, was identified as a near‑perfect copy of the studio’s latest release. Universal’s legal department has stated that it will pursue further action against the uploader and any parties involved in distributing the file. The incident follows a broader industry push to curb piracy on social media platforms, with several major studios recently filing similar takedown requests.

Universal’s swift response underscores the company’s commitment to protecting its intellectual property and ensuring that audiences have access to legitimate, high‑quality releases. The studio remains vigilant in monitoring online channels for infringing content and will continue to enforce its rights against future violations.