Popularity comparison

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the most popular at 3.2, followed by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at 2.7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 7.7 during Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring3.254% · #272 in Film

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2.746% · #405 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring3.169% · #332 in Film

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey1.431% · #1,258 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring7.769% · #1,142 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey3.431% · #2,188 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

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