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The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs Wicked — Compare
AI Verdict
Comparing The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs Wicked. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Odyssey
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Odyssey
8.8/10Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Wicked
7.7/10Musical, Fantasy, Romance
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Runtime & Reviews
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | Wicked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | — | Christopher Nolan Films | The Wizard of Oz |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2024-11-22 |
| Runtime | 172 min | 172 min | 160 min |
| Certification | R | R | PG |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Musical, Fantasy, Romance |
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh |
| Critic Rating | — | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 128 | 78 | 54 |
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $150,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | — | $758,800,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Available On | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Peacock, Prime Video, 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... | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... |
| 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... | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... |