Popularity comparison

West Side Story vs Independence Day

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 29, 2026

By current Buzz Score, West Side Story is the most popular at 3.4, followed by Independence Day at 3.4. Independence Day has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.4. West Side Story has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 34.1 during Mar 2 – Mar 31, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 28, 2026

West Side Story3.450% · #291 in Film

Independence Day3.450% · #292 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

West Side Story1.843% · #853 in Film

Independence Day2.457% · #517 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

West Side Story34.182% · #319 in Film · Mar 2 – Mar 31, 2022

Independence Day7.518% · #1,189 in Film · Jun 19 – Jul 18, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score