4 3
Age 58

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 87

#11

Current Rank

#41

#5

Peak Rank

#3

26

Years Ranked

43

6

Years in Top 10

6

18.2

Average Rank

28.2

41

Theatrical Releases

42

Deadpool & Wolverine $636.7 Million

Biggest Hit

Beauty and the Beast $504.0 Million

$4.0 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.9 Billion

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

The 2026 comparison presents Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Hugh Jackman holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Ranking longevity favors Ian McKellen, whose advantage across ranked seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Hugh Jackman and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Hugh Jackman Ian McKellen

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Hugh Jackman

41 theatrical releases • $4.0 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2026 The Death of Robin Hood $5.3 Million
2026 The Sheep Detectives $66.1 Million
2025 Song Sung Blue $39.2 Million
2024 Deadpool & Wolverine $636.7 Million
2023 The Son $449,650

Ian McKellen

42 theatrical releases • $3.9 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2026 The Christophers $1.8 Million
2024 The Critic $449,020
2019 Cats $27.2 Million
2019 The Good Liar $17.2 Million
2019 All Is True $1.2 Million