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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey vs The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 9, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the most popular at 2.4, followed by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at 1.6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.5. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 3.4 during Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMovie · Movie · 2012
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugMovie · Movie · 2013
Current Buzz ScoreJune 8, 2026
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2.460% · #573 in Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.640% · #1,077 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey1.558% · #1,171 in Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.142% · #1,745 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey3.453% · #2,207 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug3.047% · #2,422 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey58%
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug42%
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