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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 16, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is the most popular at 1.8, followed by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at 1.8. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.6. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 8.1 during Apr 25 – May 24, 2022.

2 compared
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesMovie · Movie · 2011
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovie · Movie · 2003
Current Buzz ScoreJune 15, 2026
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides1.850% · #873 in Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King1.850% · #874 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2.246% · #599 in Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2.654% · #478 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides8.160% · #1,118 in Film · Apr 25 – May 24, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King5.440% · #1,534 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
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1M
3M
6M
1Y
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides44%
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King56%
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