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The Odyssey
The Odyssey
The Smashing Machine
AI Verdict
Comparing The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs The Smashing Machine. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Odyssey
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Odyssey
8.8/10Adventure, Action, Fantasy
The Smashing Machine
7.5/10Biography, Drama, Sport
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Runtime & Reviews
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | The Smashing Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | A24 |
| Franchise | — | Christopher Nolan Films | The Smashing Machine |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2025-10-03 |
| Runtime | 172 min | 172 min | 123 min |
| Certification | R | R | R |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Biography, Drama, Sport |
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk |
| Critic Rating | — | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 244 | 78 | 7 |
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $40,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | — | $19,700,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Available On | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | A24, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| 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... | Career-best, transformational dramatic performance by Dwayne Johnson; Strong supporting work by Emily Blunt; Gritty, gro... |
| 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... | Screenplay structure can feel repetitive during dramatic beats; Commercial box office performance fell well below expect... |
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