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

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the most popular at 1.3, followed by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at 0.9. 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: The Desolation of SmaugMovie · Movie · 2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMovie · Movie · 2012
Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.358% · #1,103 in Film
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey0.942% · #1,632 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.142% · #1,686 in Film
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey1.558% · #1,121 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug3.047% · #2,438 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey3.453% · #2,217 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug44%
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey56%
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