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The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs The Odyssey - Compare

Name: The Odyssey
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic
Released: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 172 min

The Fantastic Four: First Steps 7.8/10

The Odyssey 8.8/10

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Comparing The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner The Odyssey Overall

Top Rated The Odyssey Overall

Biggest Hit The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Most Awarded The Odyssey Overall

2025 115 min 22

7.8/10

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Winner

2026 172 min 551

8.8/10

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Specification	The Fantastic Four: First Steps	The Odyssey

Studio	Marvel Studios	Universal Pictures
Franchise	Marvel Cinematic Universe	Christopher Nolan Films
Release Date	2025-07-25	2026-07-17
Runtime	115 min	172 min
Certification	PG-13	R
Genres	Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi	Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic

Director(s)	Matt Shakman	Christopher Nolan
Lead Cast	Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner	Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya

Critic Rating	7.8/10	8.8/10
Audience Rating	—	—
Review Count	0	0
Page Views	22	551

Budget	$200,000,000	$250,000,000
Worldwide Gross	$521,000,000	—
Awards	0	2

Available On	Disney+, Apple TV	Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition

Pros	Distinct 1960s retro-futuristic style; Warm, believable family dynamic; Strong lead performances; Michael Giacchino's sc...	First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L...
Cons	Second-act pacing dips; Villain underused; Somewhat predictable plot beats	Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove...