Metacritic

Metacritic is a professional review aggregation website that collects and scores critic reviews for movies, television shows, video games, music albums, and books, presenting weighted average scores known as Metascores. The platform aggregates reviews from hundreds of professional critics and publications worldwide, normalizing different rating scales into a unified zero to one hundred score. The Metascore system applies weights to reviews based on critic prestige and publication quality, providing a more nuanced consensus score than simple averages. The user review section allows community members to submit their own ratings alongside professional scores, creating a comprehensive view of both critical and audience reception. The release calendar tracks upcoming movies, games, and albums with their anticipated review embargo dates and scores. The best-of lists compile highest-rated content by year, genre, and platform for discovery purposes. Designed for entertainment consumers seeking reliable, aggregated critical consensus before making viewing, playing, or purchasing decisions.