Grok Imagine posts seven minutes of an AI-made Odyssey, short of Musk's full-movie promise
Grok Imagine, xAI's AI video tool, posted Episode 1 of an Odyssey series on X on 23 October 2026 (UTC), made with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker. TechCrunch says it runs about seven minutes. In July, Elon Musk promised a full-length, historically accurate Odyssey movie from Grok Imagine before the year ends.
The short version
- 01Grok Imagine posted Episode 1 of an Odyssey series on X, made with its own AI video tool.
- 02It says the episode is a collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
- 03TechCrunch says it runs about seven minutes.
- 04In July, Elon Musk said Grok Imagine would make a full-length Odyssey movie before the end of 2026.
- 05The post does not say how many episodes will follow.
At a glance
| Posted | 23 October 2026 (UTC), on X |
|---|---|
| By | Grok Imagine (xAI) |
| Made with | Grok Imagine, with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker |
| Length | About seven minutes, per TechCrunch |
| Earlier promise | A full-length movie before the end of 2026, Elon Musk, July 2026 |
| Status | Confirmed |
What did Grok Imagine release?
On X, the Grok Imagine account posted "Episode 1 of our Odyssey series made with Grok Imagine". It credited a creative collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
TechCrunch, which wrote about it on 25 October, says the episode runs about seven minutes.
What had Elon Musk promised?
In July 2026, Variety reported, Musk posted that Grok Imagine would make a full-length Odyssey movie before the end of the year.
Seven minutes is far short of a full-length film. The post does not say how many episodes will follow or when.
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.
Elon Musk, on X, as reported by Variety
How was the episode made?
The post says it was made with Grok Imagine, xAI's AI video tool. It does not explain how, but it offers a full breakdown if people ask in the comments.
Why does it matter?
AI video tools are moving from short clips to episodes. A seven-minute story needs the same characters and places to hold together for much longer.
Whether viewers will watch AI-made films at length is still open, and critics have already weighed in. TechCrunch's reviewer said the footage lacked artistry and human interest.
What's next?
More episodes may follow, but none has been announced. The full-length movie Musk described has not been released.
Questions people ask
What is Grok Imagine?
xAI's AI tool for making images and video.
How long is the Odyssey episode?
About seven minutes, according to TechCrunch.
Who made it with Grok Imagine?
Grok Imagine credits a collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
Is this the full Odyssey movie Musk promised?
No. It is Episode 1 of a series. Musk said in July that a full-length movie would come before the end of 2026.
Sources
- PrimaryGrok Imagine on X: Episode 1 of our Odyssey series (23 Oct 2026)
- CoverageTechCrunch: Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated Odyssey (25 Oct 2026)
- CoverageVariety: Elon Musk Says Grok Will Make an AI Odyssey Film (22 Jul 2026)
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