5 3
Age 45

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 39

#49

Current Rank

#4

#8

Peak Rank

#4

36

Years Ranked

24

2

Years in Top 10

1

34.3

Average Rank

39.9

45

Theatrical Releases

16

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million

Biggest Hit

Black Panther $700.1 Million

$2.4 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.2 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 Michael B. Jordan holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Elijah Wood the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Elijah Wood and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Elijah Wood Michael B. Jordan

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Elijah Wood

45 theatrical releases • $2.4 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2026 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come $23.0 Million
2025 The Monkey $39.7 Million
2025 The Toxic Avenger $2.9 Million
2024 Bookworm $9,446
2020 Come to Daddy $96,713