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6
Age
70
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
Age
62
#48
Current Rank
#33
#6
Peak Rank
#5
46
Years Ranked
44
2
Years in Top 10
11
29.6
Average Rank
22.0
43
Theatrical Releases
82
Signs $228.0 Million
Biggest Hit
National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million
$2.5 Billion
Career Domestic
Box Office
Box Office
$3.2 Billion
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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, Mel Gibson versus Nicolas Cage is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Elite Top 10 presence favors Nicolas Cage, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
The category score gives Nicolas Cage the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Nicolas Cage and remains tied to the selected ranking season.
CAREER RANKING HISTORY
Mel Gibson
Nicolas Cage
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Mel Gibson
43 theatrical releases • $2.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monster Summer | $1.2 Million |
| 2022 | Father Stu | $20.9 Million |
| 2020 | Fatman | $278,378 |
| 2017 | Daddy's Home 2 | $104.0 Million |
| 2014 | The Expendables 3 | $39.3 Million |
Nicolas Cage
82 theatrical releases • $3.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Carpenter's Son | $141,193 |
| 2025 | The Surfer | $1.3 Million |
| 2024 | Longlegs | $74.3 Million |
| 2024 | Arcadian | $828,919 |
| 2023 | The Retirement Plan | $1.6 Million |