Comparing Mortal Kombat II vs Spider Man Brand New Day vs Spider-Man: Brand New Day vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Mortal Kombat II | Spider Man Brand New Day | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | The Odyssey | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||||
| Studio | New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Broken Road Productions / Fireside Films | Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios / Pascal Pictures | Columbia Pictures | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Mortal Kombat | Spider-Man | Marvel Cinematic Universe | — | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2026-05-08 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 116 min | 145 min | 144 min | 172 min | 172 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 | PG-13 | R | R |
| Genres | Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Superhero, Science Fiction | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Cast & Crew | |||||
| Director(s) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal | Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Ratings | |||||
| Critic Rating | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | — | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 18 | 26 | 72 | 56 | 78 |
| Box Office | |||||
| Budget | $80,000,000 | — | $200,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $128,000,000 | $95,000,000 | — | — | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Streaming | |||||
| Available On | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video | — | Theaters, Disney+, Apple TV, FindEdition | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||||
| Pros | Confirmed 116-minute runtime; Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage; The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes c... | Massive global Spider-Man search interest; Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker; Official story begins a fresh post-No Wa... | Mature street-level tone after No Way Home reset; Strong returning cast plus Bernthal and Ruffalo; Michael Giacchino ret... | 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 large cast leaves limited time for some fighters; Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers; Critical response ha... | Several major character roles remain secret before release; Final box-office and audience reception are not yet availabl... | Not yet released — final box office and critical scores TBD; Sadie Sink role still undisclosed; Heavy fan expectations a... | 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... |