2 6
Age 30

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 72

#8

Current Rank

#19

#8

Peak Rank

#4

12

Years Ranked

45

2

Years in Top 10

19

44.0

Average Rank

14.6

18

Theatrical Releases

51

The Super Marios Bros. Movie $574.9 Million

Biggest Hit

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

$1.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.8 Billion

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Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Elite Top 10 presence favors Denzel Washington, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Denzel Washington the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Denzel Washington while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Anya Taylor-Joy Denzel Washington

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Anya Taylor-Joy

18 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie $429.3 Million
2024 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga $67.5 Million
2024 Dune: Part Two $282.1 Million
2023 The Super Marios Bros. Movie $574.9 Million
2022 Amsterdam $14.9 Million

Denzel Washington

51 theatrical releases • $2.8 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Highest 2 Lowest $1.5 Million
2024 Gladiator II $172.4 Million
2023 The Equalizer 3 $92.4 Million
2021 The Little Things $15.3 Million
2018 The Equalizer 2 $102.1 Million