Comparing Moana vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs Wicked. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Moana | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | Wicked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures / Seven Bucks Productions / FlynnPictureCo. | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Moana | — | Christopher Nolan Films | The Wizard of Oz |
| Release Date | 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2024-11-22 |
| Runtime | 115 min | 172 min | 172 min | 160 min |
| Certification | PG | R | R | PG |
| Genres | Action-Adventure, Musical, Fantasy, Family, Live Action | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Musical, Fantasy, Romance |
| Cast & Crew | ||||
| Director(s) | — | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh |
| Ratings | ||||
| Critic Rating | — | — | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 31 | 59 | 78 | 49 |
| Box Office | ||||
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $95,000,000 | — | — | $758,800,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Streaming | ||||
| Available On | — | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||||
| Pros | High global awareness of the Moana franchise; Catherine Lagaʻaia brings a new live-action lead to the title role; Dwayne... | 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... | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... |
| Cons | The remake has faced criticism for closely following the animated original; Its estimated $250 million budget creates si... | 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... | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... |