HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#13
#1
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#1
26
12
0
6
39.3
18.3
50
30
Iron Man $318.6 Million
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
$1.6 Billion
Box Office
$2.0 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert Downey Jr.
50 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Soloist | $31.7 Million |
| 2009 | Sherlock Holmes | $209.0 Million |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | $110.5 Million |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | $134.8 Million |
| 2008 | Iron Man | $318.6 Million |
Cate Blanchett
30 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ponyo | $15.1 Million |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | $127.5 Million |
| 2008 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | $317.1 Million |
| 2007 | I'm Not There | $4.0 Million |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | $23.6 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, Robert Downey Jr. versus Cate Blanchett is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cate Blanchett holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cate Blanchett holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Cate Blanchett and remains tied to the selected ranking season.