HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#28
#1
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#1
36
7
22
5
10.8
20.4
43
20
War of the Worlds $234.3 Million
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire $424.7 Million
$4.2 Billion
Box Office
$2.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Tom Cruise
43 theatrical releases • $4.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Mummy | $80.2 Million |
| 2017 | American Made | $51.3 Million |
| 2016 | Jack Reacher: Never Go Back | $58.7 Million |
| 2015 | Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | $195.0 Million |
| 2014 | Edge of Tomorrow | $100.2 Million |
Jennifer Lawrence
20 theatrical releases • $2.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mother | $17.8 Million |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | $155.4 Million |
| 2016 | Passengers | $100.0 Million |
| 2016 | A Beautiful Planet | $15.7 Million |
| 2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 | $281.7 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, Tom Cruise versus Jennifer Lawrence is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jennifer Lawrence holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Ranking longevity favors Tom Cruise, whose advantage across ranked seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Tom Cruise and remains tied to the selected ranking season.