Comparing Deadpool & Wolverine vs The Dark Knight vs The Matrix. The Dark Knight leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Deadpool & Wolverine | The Dark Knight | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | Marvel Cinematic Universe | The Dark Knight Trilogy | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2024-07-26 | 2008-07-18 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 128 min | 152 min | 136 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 | R |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin | Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | $185,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,338,073,645 | $1,008,305,024 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 9 | 14 | 14 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Reynolds and Jackman chemistry; Fox Marvel legacy cameos; Record R-rated opening ($211M); Genuine emotional beats; Like... | Heath Ledger's legendary Joker; Grounded, intelligent screenplay; IMAX-scale action set pieces; Hans Zimmer's iconic sco... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | Plot is secondary to cameos; Overstuffed with meta jokes; Very violent for MCU norms; Mixed critical reception on story | Rachel Dawes recasting may jar fans; Some dialogue-heavy exposition; Two-Face arc feels compressed in final act | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |