4 3
Age 72

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 59

#19

Current Rank

#42

#4

Peak Rank

#1

45

Years Ranked

38

19

Years in Top 10

16

14.6

Average Rank

17.2

51

Theatrical Releases

51

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.0 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. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Denzel Washington holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Elite Top 10 presence favors Denzel Washington, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Denzel Washington without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Denzel Washington Julia Roberts

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

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

Julia Roberts

51 theatrical releases • $3.0 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 After the Hunt $3.3 Million
2022 Ticket to Paradise $68.3 Million
2018 Ben is Back $3.7 Million
2017 Wonder $132.4 Million
2017 Smurfs: The Lost Village $45.0 Million