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Michael
The Odyssey
The Odyssey
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Comparing Michael vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Michael
7.5/10Biography, Drama, Music
The Odyssey
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Odyssey
8.8/10Adventure, Action, Fantasy
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Runtime & Reviews
Release Timeline
Critic vs Audience
| Specification | Michael | The Odyssey | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Lionsgate Films / GK Films / Optimum Productions | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | — | — | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2026-04-24 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 127 min | 172 min | 172 min |
| Certification | PG | R | R |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Music | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | — | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 7 | 9 | 78 |
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,001,600,000 | — | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Available On | — | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Pros | Jaafar Jackson's committed central performance; Iconic Michael Jackson music and performance recreations; Strong global... | Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras; High-profile ensemble led by Matt Damon; Christopher Nolan adapts a foundational m... | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... |
| Cons | The film's selective timeline has generated criticism; Some critics found the portrayal overly controlled or sanitized;... | The 172-minute runtime may be demanding for some viewers; The R rating limits younger audiences; No subscription streami... | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... |
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