Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Mark Ruffalo's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark.

Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Mark Ruffalo holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Mark Ruffalo without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.