3 5
Age 52

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 50

#46

Current Rank

#2

#2

Peak Rank

#1

27

Years Ranked

19

12

Years in Top 10

9

23.7

Average Rank

20.4

36

Theatrical Releases

35

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice $330.4 Million

Biggest Hit

Avengers: Endgame $858.4 Million

$2.4 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$5.4 Billion

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Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.

The 2026 comparison presents Amy Adams and Benedict Cumberbatch through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Benedict Cumberbatch holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Benedict Cumberbatch's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Benedict Cumberbatch while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Amy Adams Benedict Cumberbatch

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Amy Adams

36 theatrical releases • $2.4 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2021 Dear Evan Hansen $15.0 Million
2018 Vice $47.8 Million
2017 Justice League $229.0 Million
2016 Nocturnal Animals $10.7 Million
2016 Arrival $100.5 Million