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Age 45

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 64

#49

Current Rank

#12

#8

Peak Rank

#2

36

Years Ranked

45

2

Years in Top 10

24

34.3

Average Rank

10.9

45

Theatrical Releases

47

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

Biggest Hit

Top Gun: Maverick $718.7 Million

$2.4 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$5.5 Billion

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

The 2026 comparison presents Elijah Wood and Tom Cruise through the ranking data available at that point in time. Elite Top 10 presence favors Tom Cruise, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

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

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Elijah Wood Tom Cruise

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