Popularity comparison

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

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the most popular at 4.0, followed by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at 1.8. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.9. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 4.2 during Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers4.070% · #190 in Film

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.830% · #871 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers1.966% · #775 in Film

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug1.034% · #1,834 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers4.258% · #1,877 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug3.042% · #2,406 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

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