Comparing The Matrix vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Matrix | The Odyssey | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | The Matrix | — | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 1999-03-31 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 136 min | 172 min | 172 min |
| Certification | R | R | R |
| Genres | Action, Sci-Fi | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 8.7/10 | — | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 83 | 59 | 78 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $63,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $467,222,728 | — | — |
| Awards | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... | 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 | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers | 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... |