Comparing Wicked vs The Odyssey. The Odyssey leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Wicked | The Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Franchise | The Wizard of Oz | Christopher Nolan Films |
| Release Date | 2024-11-22 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 160 min | 172 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Epic |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 8 | 23 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $150,000,000 | $250,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $758,800,000 | — |
| Awards | 12 | 2 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Peacock, Prime Video, 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... | 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... | Not yet in wide release - final critical scores TBD; R rating may limit family audience; Historical-accuracy debates ove... |