Popularity comparison

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King vs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at 3.7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.2. 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 ScoreJune 8, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King3.952% · #236 in Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring3.748% · #258 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2.645% · #487 in Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring3.255% · #317 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King5.441% · #1,525 in Film · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring7.759% · #1,153 in Film · Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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