Popularity comparison

The Empire Strikes Back vs Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 11, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Empire Strikes Back is the most popular at 4.0, followed by Star Wars: The Force Awakens at 2.5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.8. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.9 during Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 10, 2026

The Empire Strikes Back4.061% · #182 in Film

Star Wars: The Force Awakens2.539% · #424 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Empire Strikes Back2.244% · #606 in Film

Star Wars: The Force Awakens2.856% · #398 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Empire Strikes Back5.835% · #1,435 in Film · May 4 – Jun 2, 2022

Star Wars: The Force Awakens10.965% · #892 in Film · Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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