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

UpdatedJune 9, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the most popular at 3.9, followed by The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies at 2.1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.6. 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 ScoreJune 8, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King3.966% · #236 in Film

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2.134% · #713 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2.669% · #487 in Film

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies1.131% · #1,584 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King5.462% · #1,525 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies3.438% · #2,203 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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