Popularity comparison

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King vs The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the most popular at 3.1, followed by The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies at 1.3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 5.4 during Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King3.170% · #299 in Film

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies1.330% · #1,289 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2.570% · #488 in Film

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies1.130% · #1,638 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King5.462% · #1,515 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies3.438% · #2,195 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

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