HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#30
#1
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#1
4
34
0
8
33.3
30.5
6
60
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens $936.7 Million
The Avengers $623.4 Million
$2.1 Billion
Box Office
$4.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Lupita Nyong'o
6 theatrical releases • $2.1 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi | $620.2 Million |
| 2016 | The Jungle Book | $364.0 Million |
| 2016 | Queen of Katwe | $8.9 Million |
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens | $936.7 Million |
| 2014 | Non-Stop | $92.2 Million |
Robert Downey Jr.
60 theatrical releases • $4.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | $334.2 Million |
| 2016 | The First Avenger: Civil War | $408.1 Million |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | $459.0 Million |
| 2014 | The Judge | $47.1 Million |
| 2014 | Chef | $31.4 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, Lupita Nyong'o versus Robert Downey Jr. is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robert Downey Jr. holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robert Downey Jr. holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Robert Downey Jr. without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.