Popularity comparison

Oppenheimer vs Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 17, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Oppenheimer is the most popular at 6.6, followed by Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 6.6. Oppenheimer has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 8.3. Oppenheimer has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during Jul 12 – Aug 10, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 16, 2026

Oppenheimer6.650% · #94 in Film

Close Encounters of the Third Kind6.650% · #95 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Oppenheimer8.381% · #64 in Film

Close Encounters of the Third Kind2.019% · #727 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Oppenheimer100+99% · #1 in Film · Jul 12 – Aug 10, 2023

Close Encounters of the Third Kind5.01.0% · #1,652 in Film · May 18 – Jun 16, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

More comparisons to explore

Oppenheimer vs The Odyssey Oppenheimer vs Project Hail Mary Oppenheimer vs The Martian Oppenheimer vs Arrival Oppenheimer vs Ad Astra Oppenheimer vs First Man Oppenheimer vs The Dark Knight Rises Oppenheimer vs Interstellar Oppenheimer vs Dune: Part Two Oppenheimer vs Avatar: The Way of Water Oppenheimer vs Top Gun: Maverick Oppenheimer vs Inception