Comparing The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs Heartstopper Forever. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | — | Christopher Nolan Films | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 172 min | 172 min | 114 min |
| Certification | R | R | — |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | — | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 21 | 78 | 178 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | — |
| Worldwide Gross | — | — | — |
| Awards | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Netflix |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | 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... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... |
| Cons | 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... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... |