Popularity comparison

Arrival vs First Man

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Arrival is the most popular at 3.8, followed by First Man at 1.4. Arrival has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.4. Arrival has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.0 during Sep 2 – Oct 1, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

Arrival3.873% · #222 in Film

First Man1.427% · #1,209 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Arrival3.473% · #296 in Film

First Man1.227% · #1,441 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Arrival10.074% · #940 in Film · Sep 2 – Oct 1, 2023

First Man3.626% · #2,105 in Film · Mar 21 – Apr 19, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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