HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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#1
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#1
11
11
0
5
52.6
21.2
23
26
Elf $173.4 Million
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
$1.1 Billion
Box Office
$1.6 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Will Ferrell
28 theatrical releases • $1.7 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Step Brothers | $100.5 Million |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro | $33.5 Million |
| 2007 | The Wendell Baker Story | $127,414 |
| 2007 | Blades of Glory | $118.6 Million |
| 2006 | Winter Passing | $107,492 |
Cate Blanchett
29 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | $16.4 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, Will Ferrell 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.