Comparing Exit 8 vs The Matrix. Exit 8 leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Exit 8 | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Story Inc. / AOI Pro. | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | The Exit 8 | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-04-10 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 95 min | 136 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | R |
| Genres | Psychological Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, Nana Komatsu | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 80 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $44,000,000 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 4 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Shudder, AMC+ | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 95-minute runtime; Highly acclaimed video-game adaptation; Distinctive liminal-space horror; Strong psychologi... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | The repetitive setting may not appeal to every viewer; The film is deliberately ambiguous; Viewers expecting constant ac... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |