Comparing The Odyssey vs Minions & Monsters. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Odyssey | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Illumination |
| Franchise | Christopher Nolan Films | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 172 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 23 | 17 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $250,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Theaters, IMAX, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | First full Hollywood Odyssey adaptation at this scale; Entirely shot on new IMAX 70 mm cameras; Massive ensemble cast; L... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |