HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#8
#1
#8
#1
20
21
1
5
74.8
51.0
20
44
Bridesmaids $169.3 Million
Avengers: Endgame $858.4 Million
$1.3 Billion
Box Office
$4.0 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Melissa McCarthy
27 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Kitchen | $12.2 Million |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | $20.7 Million |
| 2018 | Life of the Party | $53.1 Million |
| 2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | $8.8 Million |
| 2016 | The Boss | $63.3 Million |
Mark Ruffalo
46 theatrical releases • $4.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dark Waters | $11.1 Million |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | $426.8 Million |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | $858.4 Million |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | $678.8 Million |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok | $315.1 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, Melissa McCarthy versus Mark Ruffalo is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The category score gives Mark Ruffalo the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Mark Ruffalo holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Mark Ruffalo without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.