Popularity comparison

Star Wars vs The Empire Strikes Back

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Star Wars is the most popular at 5.9, followed by The Empire Strikes Back at 3.1. Star Wars has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. Star Wars has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 8.9 during May 27 – Jun 25, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

Star Wars5.966% · #107 in Film

The Empire Strikes Back3.134% · #317 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Star Wars4.265% · #204 in Film

The Empire Strikes Back2.235% · #593 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Star Wars8.960% · #1,026 in Film · May 27 – Jun 25, 2022

The Empire Strikes Back5.840% · #1,425 in Film · May 4 – Jun 2, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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