6 2
Age 82

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 39

#35

Current Rank

#9

#2

Peak Rank

#9

47

Years Ranked

13

8

Years in Top 10

1

23.2

Average Rank

44.8

44

Theatrical Releases

16

Ant-Man and the Wasp $216.6 Million

Biggest Hit

The Fantastic Four: First Steps $274.3 Million

$3.1 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$1.1 Billion

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At this point in the rankings, Michael Douglas versus Vanessa Kirby is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Elite Top 10 presence favors Michael Douglas, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Michael Douglas the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Michael Douglas and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Michael Douglas Vanessa Kirby

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Vanessa Kirby

16 theatrical releases • $1.1 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 The Fantastic Four: First Steps $274.3 Million
2025 Eden $1.6 Million
2023 Napoleon $61.5 Million
2023 Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One $172.1 Million
2023 The Son $449,650