Popularity comparison

Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs First Man

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the most popular at 3.3, followed by First Man at 3.3. Close Encounters of the Third Kind has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 5.0 during May 18 – Jun 16, 2026.

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First ManMovie · Movie · 2018
Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind3.350% · #245 in Film
First Man3.350% · #246 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind2.162% · #667 in Film
First Man1.338% · #1,363 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind5.058% · #1,650 in Film · May 18 – Jun 16, 2026
First Man3.642% · #2,131 in Film · Mar 21 – Apr 19, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Close Encounters of the Third Kind78%
First Man22%