Popularity comparison

The Return of the Living Dead vs The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 14, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Return of the Living Dead is the most popular at 1.4, followed by The Ballad of Buster Scruggs at 1.4. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.0. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 7.6 during May 31 – Jun 29, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 13, 2026

The Return of the Living Dead1.450% · #1,343 in Film

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs1.450% · #1,344 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Return of the Living Dead0.828% · #2,252 in Film

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs2.072% · #698 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Return of the Living Dead1.819% · #3,462 in Film · Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2020

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs7.681% · #1,162 in Film · May 31 – Jun 29, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score