Comparing The Odyssey vs The Dark Knight vs Interstellar. The Dark Knight leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Odyssey | The Dark Knight | Interstellar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures |
| Franchise | Christopher Nolan Films | The Dark Knight Trilogy | Standalone |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2008-07-18 | 2014-11-07 |
| Runtime | 172 min | 152 min | 169 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 | PG-13 |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman | Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 22 | 6 | 7 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $185,000,000 | $165,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $1,008,305,024 | $774,700,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... | Heath Ledger's legendary Joker; Grounded, intelligent screenplay; IMAX-scale action set pieces; Hans Zimmer's iconic sco... | Groundbreaking black hole visuals; McConaughey's emotional performance; Hans Zimmer's iconic score; Kip Thorne's scienti... |
| Cons | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... | Rachel Dawes recasting may jar fans; Some dialogue-heavy exposition; Two-Face arc feels compressed in final act | Some dialogue intentionally inaudible; Sentimental third act divides viewers; Complex science may overwhelm some; 169-mi... |