Comparing 72 Hours vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
| Specification | 72 Hours | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Netflix / HartBeat Productions / Davis Entertainment / Counterbalance Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | — | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-07-24 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 103 min | 136 min |
| Certification | R | R |
| Genres | Comedy, Buddy Comedy, Party Comedy | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | — | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 7 | 80 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 0 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Netflix | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 103-minute Netflix runtime; Kevin Hart reunites with director Tim Story; Strong supporting comedy ensemble; Si... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | Critical and audience reactions are not yet available; The bachelor-party premise may rely on familiar raunchy-comedy fo... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |