Wicked vs Oppenheimer — Compare

Comparing Wicked vs Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer leads on expert rating.

SpecificationWickedOppenheimer
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