5 3
Age 52

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 70

#46

Current Rank

#48

#2

Peak Rank

#6

27

Years Ranked

46

12

Years in Top 10

2

23.7

Average Rank

29.6

36

Theatrical Releases

43

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice $330.4 Million

Biggest Hit

Signs $228.0 Million

$2.4 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.5 Billion

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The 2026 comparison presents Amy Adams and Mel Gibson through the ranking data available at that point in time. Elite Top 10 presence favors Amy Adams, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Amy Adams the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Amy Adams without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Amy Adams Mel Gibson

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

Mel Gibson

43 theatrical releases • $2.5 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2024 Monster Summer $1.2 Million
2022 Father Stu $20.9 Million
2020 Fatman $278,378
2017 Daddy's Home 2 $104.0 Million
2014 The Expendables 3 $39.3 Million