Seth Meyers Mocks Elon Musk's AI 'Odyssey' Movie: 'Can't Wait for 2026

Seth Meyers took aim at Elon Musk and the right over their inconsequential attempts to bring down Christopher Nolan’s hit adventure The Odyssey. On Late Night, Meyers joked that Musk’s plan to make an AI-generated version of the film using Grok was doomed to fail. “I can’t wait for that to suck,” he said, poking fun at the billionaire’s latest venture.

Right-Wing Backlash Against Nolan’s Epic

Ever since casting was announced for Nolan’s big-budget epic, the right dismissed it as a “commie woke-fest” due to its diverse cast. Much of the anger was aimed at Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, who was cast as Helen of Troy – a character who, as Meyers joked, “hatched from an egg that was the result of Zeus turning into a swan who had sex with a goddess,” or simply “white lady stuff.” The late-night host quipped that MAGA pundits had suddenly become “poem cops.”

Box Office Proves ‘Woke’ Wins

Despite the criticism, The Odyssey opened to a massive $264 million box office haul worldwide last weekend. Meyers said this meant “woke is back” and that the right’s inability to predict a hit was because “most of them haven’t seen a movie in theatres since Fast and Furious.” The right’s favorite saying, “you go woke, you go broke,” was once again proven wrong.

Musk’s AI Odyssey: A Laughable Pitch

Musk, the world’s richest and “weirdest” man, claimed he would make a “historically accurate” version of the film with his AI tool Grok. Meyers responded with sarcasm: “It’s a myth! Are you also making a historically accurate version of The Santa Clause?” The audience erupted in laughter as Meyers highlighted the absurdity of using AI to produce a faithful adaptation of an ancient poem that itself is full of mythological elements.

Key Takeaways from Seth Meyers’ Critique

• Elon Musk’s AI film plans are widely mocked by comedians and critics alike.
• Nolan’s diverse casting of The Odyssey proved commercially successful, debunking the “go woke, go broke” myth.
• Right-wing commentary on movies often misses the mark, as Meyers illustrated with the Iran war analogy.
• The AI-generated movie trend, especially by Musk, is seen as a publicity stunt rather than serious filmmaking.

FAQ

Seth Meyers’ monologue reflects a broader cultural debate about diversity in Hollywood, the role of AI in creative industries, and the tendency of some to politicize entertainment. As Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to dominate theaters, Musk’s proposed AI rival remains a punchline. Whether or not Grok can actually produce a feature film, one thing is clear: the audience will be waiting – and laughing.