Comparing Descendants: Wicked Wonderland vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Descendants: Wicked Wonderland | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Disney Branded Television / Disney Channel / Suzanne Todd Productions | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | Descendants | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-07-16 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 95 min | 136 min |
| Certification | — | R |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Coming-of-Age | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura, Brendon Tremblay, Alexandro Byrd | 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 | 5 | 80 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 0 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Disney+ | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 95-minute runtime; Immediate Disney Channel and Disney+ release momentum; Established Descendants franchise au... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | Critical and audience reception is not yet established; The story depends on events from The Rise of Red; A full scored... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |