Pirated version of 'Oppenheimer' viewed by millions on X

A high-quality pirated version of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "Oppenheimer" surfaced on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, attracting millions of views before its removal. The illegal copy was reportedly seen by over three million users over the weekend before platform moderators took it down.

Universal Pictures, the studio behind the film, confirmed they are pursuing legal remedies. "As soon as we became aware of the unauthorized posting of the film, we immediately initiated procedures for its removal," a studio spokesperson stated. "We take copyright infringement very seriously and will use all appropriate legal means to protect our content and intellectual property rights."

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As soon as we became aware of the unauthorized posting of the film, we immediately initiated procedures for its removal. We take copyright infringement very seriously and will use all appropriate legal means to protect our content and intellectual property rights.

Despite the swift action on X, the film continues to be accessible on various other pirate websites. It remains unclear how the nearly three-hour-long film was leaked online. The leak comes as "Oppenheimer" has received critical acclaim, though it has also faced some controversy, including online criticism regarding the casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, a point director Nolan has addressed by stating such discussions are "part of the business."

Elon Musk, owner of X, has also been involved in discussions about AI-generated versions of the Odyssey, even suggesting funding a historically accurate film. However, the availability of the pirated "Oppenheimer" has not significantly impacted its box office performance. The film, with a production budget of approximately $219 million, has already grossed nearly $560 million worldwide in just ten days.

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