HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#9
#1
#9
#1
14
11
1
2
36.7
35.1
20
23
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
Chicago $170.7 Million
$1.6 Billion
Box Office
$944.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Elijah Wood
20 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | $34.4 Million |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | $377.0 Million |
| 2003 | Spy Kids 3: Game Over | $111.8 Million |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | $339.8 Million |
| 2002 | Ash Wednesday | $2,942 |
Renee Zellweger
23 theatrical releases • $944.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Shark Tale | $160.9 Million |
| 2004 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | $40.2 Million |
| 2003 | Down With Love | $20.3 Million |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain | $95.6 Million |
| 2002 | White Oleander | $16.4 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Elijah Wood versus Renee Zellweger is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Renee Zellweger holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Elijah Wood's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Renee Zellweger without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.