Comparing Wicked vs Oppenheimer vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Wicked | Oppenheimer | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | The Wizard of Oz | Standalone | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2024-11-22 | 2023-07-21 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 160 min | 180 min | 172 min |
| Certification | PG | R | R |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | Biography, Drama, History, Thriller | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh | Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 10 | 9 | 25 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $150,000,000 | $100,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $758,800,000 | $976,800,000 | — |
| Awards | 12 | 13 | 2 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... | Oscar-winning ensemble led by Murphy; Groundbreaking IMAX 65mm cinematography; Ludwig Göransson's viral score; Historica... | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... |
| Cons | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... | Non-linear structure demands full attention; Three-hour runtime; No depiction of Hiroshima/Nagasaki; Some supporting rol... | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... |