3 5
Age 39

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 72

#2

Current Rank

#52

#2

Peak Rank

#5

8

Years Ranked

47

2

Years in Top 10

12

37.8

Average Rank

24.8

7

Theatrical Releases

48

Wicked $475.0 Million

Biggest Hit

Wild Hogs $168.3 Million

$934.5 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.6 Billion

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

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cynthia Erivo holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Domestic theatrical output favors John Travolta, whose advantage across domestic theatrical releases gives the comparison more long-range context. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward John Travolta without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Cynthia Erivo John Travolta

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Cynthia Erivo

7 theatrical releases • $934.5 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Wicked: For Good $342.9 Million
2024 Wicked $475.0 Million
2024 Drift $10,077
2021 Chaos Walking $13.3 Million
2019 Harriet $43.1 Million

John Travolta

48 theatrical releases • $2.6 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2018 Gotti $4.3 Million
2016 In a Valley of Violence $61,797
2013 Killing Season $39,881
2012 Savages $47.4 Million
2010 From Paris with Love $24.1 Million