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The Smashing Machine vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs The Drama — Compare
The Smashing Machine
The Odyssey
The Odyssey
The Drama
AI Verdict
Comparing The Smashing Machine vs The Odyssey vs The Odyssey vs The Drama. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Smashing Machine
7.5/10Biography, Drama, Sport
The Odyssey
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Odyssey
8.8/10Adventure, Action, Fantasy
The Drama
8.2/10Romance, Black Comedy, Drama
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Runtime & Reviews
Release Timeline
Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Smashing Machine | The Odyssey | The Odyssey | The Drama |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | A24 | Universal Pictures / Syncopy | Universal Pictures | Square Peg / A24 |
| Franchise | The Smashing Machine | — | Christopher Nolan Films | — |
| Release Date | 2025-10-03 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-04-03 |
| Runtime | 123 min | 172 min | 172 min | 105 min |
| Certification | R | R | R | — |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Sport | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Romance, Black Comedy, Drama |
| Director(s) | — | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates |
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | — | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 7 | 243 | 78 | 40 |
| Budget | $40,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $28,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $19,700,000 | — | — | $123,000,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Available On | A24, Apple TV, FindEdition | — | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | HBO Max, Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video |
| Pros | Career-best, transformational dramatic performance by Dwayne Johnson; Strong supporting work by Emily Blunt; Gritty, gro... | 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 105-minute runtime; Strong performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson; Distinctive uncomfortable black-com... |
| Cons | Screenplay structure can feel repetitive during dramatic beats; Commercial box office performance fell well below expect... | 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 central revelation is deliberately provocative and divisive; The film's uncomfortable tone may frustrate viewers exp... |
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