On August 18, 2026, Elon Musk posted on his X account. He quote-tweeted the xAI official account @grok's contest post to spread it further.
The text was short: "Create with Grok Imagine."
The original was @grok's proposal to recreate Homer's Odyssey with Grok Imagine's video and voice features. The total prize is $175,000: $100,000 for first place, $50,000 for second, and $25,000 for third.
Grok Challenges Homer
@grok wrote in the official post, "Homer had a lyre. You have Grok Imagine." The request was to create a scene from the Odyssey with Grok Imagine. Elon Musk quoted the post himself to promote it again. It's a campaign pushed by both the official account and the founder.
3 to 5 Minutes, at Least 1 Minute of Dialogue
The eligibility requirements appear in @grok's official follow-up reply. The video must be 3 to 5 minutes long. It must include at least one minute of dialogue, in English. The video, images, and character voices must be made with Grok Imagine. You can use other tools for editing, music, and sound effects. The detailed entry rules are on the official terms at legal.x.com. The terms are titled "Grok Imagine x Homer's Odyssey Contest Terms."
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $100,000 |
| 2nd | $50,000 |
| 3rd | $25,000 |
3 Things to Sort Out Before Entering
First, the production tool. Only video and character voices generated with Grok Imagine count. Sources made with other tools could violate the rules. Next, the dialogue length. You need at least one minute of English dialogue. Secure the share of dialogue at the storyboard stage first.
There's also a production aid. In its official reply, @grok left a tip: "use @bot as a production assistant." You can use it for scripts and shot composition. Recheck the requirements before submitting. The length, dialogue amount, and production tools must fit the rules for your entry to be judged. You submit by quote-tweeting the official contest post with your finished video.
The Deadline Isn't Confirmed Yet
The exact submission deadline wasn't confirmed in this research. If you're planning to enter, don't assume the deadline. Confirm it at the official @grok account and the legal.x.com terms.
For reference, Grok Imagine previously ran a "Game Day ad contest." It put up a $1 million prize in a 30-second ad video category. This Odyssey contest is a format with tougher video length and dialogue requirements.