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The Lion King vs The Odyssey - Compare
The Lion King
The Odyssey
AI Verdict
Comparing The Lion King vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Lion King
6.5/10Animation, Adventure, Drama
The Odyssey
8.8/10Adventure, Action, Fantasy
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Lion King | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | Disney Live-Action | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2019-07-19 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 118 min | 172 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Drama | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Director(s) | Jon Favreau | Christopher Nolan |
| Lead Cast | Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Critic Rating | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 29 | 555 |
| Budget | $260,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,657,000,000 | — |
| Awards | 3 | 2 |
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Pros | Groundbreaking photorealistic animation; Iconic, beautifully performed music; James Earl Jones' returning Mufasa; Faithf... | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... |
| Cons | Lacks originality; Realistic faces limit emotional expression; Little new to justify the remake | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... |
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