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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers vs The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 9, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the most popular at 4.2, followed by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at 1.6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.0. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 4.2 during Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022.

2 compared
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMovie · Movie · 2002
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugMovie · Movie · 2013
Current Buzz ScoreJune 8, 2026
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers4.273% · #212 in Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.627% · #1,077 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2.065% · #735 in Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.135% · #1,745 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers4.258% · #1,891 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug3.042% · #2,422 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers61%
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug39%
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