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Star Wars: The Force Awakens vs The Empire Strikes Back

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedMay 29, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the most popular at 3.6, followed by The Empire Strikes Back at 2.9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.9 during Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2020.

2 compared
Star Wars: The Force AwakensMovie · Movie · 2015
The Empire Strikes BackMovie · Movie · 1980
Current Buzz ScoreMay 28, 2026
Star Wars: The Force Awakens3.655% · #286 in Film
The Empire Strikes Back2.945% · #411 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Star Wars: The Force Awakens2.957% · #395 in Film
The Empire Strikes Back2.243% · #602 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Star Wars: The Force Awakens10.965% · #888 in Film · Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2020
The Empire Strikes Back5.835% · #1,431 in Film · May 4 – Jun 2, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
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1M
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1Y
Star Wars: The Force Awakens50%
The Empire Strikes Back50%
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