Popularity comparison

Back to the Future vs E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Back to the Future is the most popular at 3.3, followed by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at 1.8. Back to the Future has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. Back to the Future has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 11.6 during May 2 – May 31, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

Back to the Future3.365% · #270 in Film

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1.835% · #878 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Back to the Future4.261% · #203 in Film

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial2.639% · #441 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Back to the Future11.673% · #837 in Film · May 2 – May 31, 2020

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial4.227% · #1,860 in Film · Jun 13 – Jul 12, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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