Comparing Michael vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs The Furious. The Furious leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Michael | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | The Furious |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||
| Studio | Lionsgate Films / GK Films / Optimum Productions | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | Edko Films / Zhejiang Hengdian Film / XYZ Films |
| Franchise | — | — | Christopher Nolan Films | — |
| Release Date | 2026-04-24 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-06-12 |
| Runtime | 127 min | 172 min | 172 min | 113 min |
| Certification | PG | R | R | — |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Music | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Action, Martial Arts, Thriller |
| Cast & Crew | ||||
| 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 | Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga |
| Ratings | ||||
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | — | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 12 | 21 | 78 | 8 |
| Box Office | ||||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,001,600,000 | — | — | $37,000,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Streaming | ||||
| Available On | — | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Prime Video, Prime Video, Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Verdict | ||||
| 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... | Confirmed 113-minute runtime; Inventive and relentless martial-arts choreography; Strong action pairing between Xie Miao... |
| 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... | The plot is much simpler than the action design; Dialogue and dubbing have drawn criticism; The extreme violence will no... |