3 5
Age 39

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 62

#4

Current Rank

#33

#4

Peak Rank

#5

24

Years Ranked

44

1

Years in Top 10

11

39.9

Average Rank

22.0

16

Theatrical Releases

82

Black Panther $700.1 Million

Biggest Hit

National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million

$2.2 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.2 Billion

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At this point in the rankings, Michael B. Jordan 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.

Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Michael B. Jordan holding the stronger position in this snapshot. The comparison therefore points leans toward Nicolas Cage, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Michael B. Jordan Nicolas Cage

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

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