Comparing The Dark Knight vs The Matrix vs Deadpool & Wolverine. The Dark Knight leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Dark Knight | The Matrix | Deadpool & Wolverine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios |
| Franchise | The Dark Knight Trilogy | The Matrix | Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Release Date | 2008-07-18 | 1999-03-31 | 2024-07-26 |
| Runtime | 152 min | 136 min | 128 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | R | R |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Sci-Fi | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano | Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $185,000,000 | $63,000,000 | $200,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,008,305,024 | $467,222,728 | $1,338,073,645 |
| Awards | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | 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... | Reynolds and Jackman chemistry; Fox Marvel legacy cameos; Record R-rated opening ($211M); Genuine emotional beats; Like... |
| Cons | 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 | Plot is secondary to cameos; Overstuffed with meta jokes; Very violent for MCU norms; Mixed critical reception on story |