Comparing Wicked vs Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Wicked | Oppenheimer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | The Wizard of Oz | — |
| Release Date | 2024-11-22 | 2023-07-21 |
| Runtime | 160 min | 180 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | Biography, Drama, History, Thriller |
| 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 |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 390,004 | 680,006 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $150,000,000 | $100,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $756,000,000 | $975,000,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 4 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Peacock | — |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Faithful to the musical; Strong box office | Oscar-winning ensemble; Technical mastery; Historical relevance |
| Cons | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime | Non-linear structure demands attention; Three-hour runtime |