Popularity comparison

The Thing vs Lightyear

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJuly 1, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Thing is the most popular at 2.5, followed by Lightyear at 2.5. The Thing has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.2. Lightyear has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 56.0 during Jun 9 – Jul 8, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 30, 2026

The Thing2.550% · #369 in Film

Lightyear2.550% · #370 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Thing3.271% · #311 in Film

Lightyear1.329% · #1,297 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Thing8.113% · #1,126 in Film · Oct 7 – Nov 5, 2023

Lightyear56.087% · #195 in Film · Jun 9 – Jul 8, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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