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The Odyssey
movie·NR·Jul 3, 2026·
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The Odyssey
movie
NR
July 3, 2026
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
This faithful adaptation sticks to Homer's classic tale with zero added social commentary or identity politics, delivering safe neutral entertainment at a 1/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
This is The Asylum's low-budget direct-to-VOD B-movie adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, released in 2026 with a generic AI-assisted poster and cast including Myrom Kingery as Odysseus, Morgan Flanagan as Penelope, Patrick Byrnes as Telemachus, and Llana Barron as Athena.
The plot follows the traditional story of Odysseus's perilous return from the Trojan War, facing monsters and gods, with no alterations to the source premise or addition of modern social commentary. Searches for DEI, controversy, or political messaging on this specific film yield zero relevant results, unlike the unrelated Christopher Nolan version; reception focuses instead on its cheap production values and AI footage rather than ideology. Casting appears incidental to the low-stakes fantasy adventure format without any evidence of race- or gender-swapping established characters or foregrounding identity politics.
Key Factors
- Traditional retelling of Homer's Odyssey with no source alterations or added activist framing
- B-movie production by The Asylum with no creator statements on inclusion or social justice
- Complete absence of reported backlash, DEI discussions, or thematic changes in available coverage
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Is The Odyssey Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Odyssey and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in The Odyssey?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into The Odyssey's overall score.
Is The Odyssey family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Odyssey is rated NR. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score movies?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
