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Return of the Jedi vs The Empire Strikes Back

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Return of the Jedi is the most popular at 4.4, followed by The Empire Strikes Back at 3.1. The Empire Strikes Back has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.2. Return of the Jedi has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 7.5 during Dec 5, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021.

2 compared
Return of the JediMovie · Movie · 1983
The Empire Strikes BackMovie · Movie · 1980
Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026
Return of the Jedi4.459% · #169 in Film
The Empire Strikes Back3.141% · #317 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Return of the Jedi2.048% · #695 in Film
The Empire Strikes Back2.252% · #593 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Return of the Jedi7.556% · #1,172 in Film · Dec 5, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021
The Empire Strikes Back5.844% · #1,425 in Film · May 4 – Jun 2, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Return of the Jedi49%
The Empire Strikes Back51%
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