Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade currently dominates E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 69–31
The Verdict Director's Cut
This matchup has 13 votes. The picture may shift as more people weigh in.
When a director's own films go head to head, the stakes feel different. Both Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial come from Steven Spielberg — so this matchup is really about which vision resonated more. 13 votes in, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade holds a 69%–31% edge over E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Both films come from Steven Spielberg, which turns this into a debate about the best work in a single filmography. The question isn't which director is better but which version of the same director voters prefer.
This isn't close. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade commands a 38.4-point lead, winning 69% of votes — a decisive margin with no signs of narrowing.
The Numbers
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 69% | 31% |
| Overall Win Rate | 68% | 42% |
| Championships | 4 | 10 |
| Budget | $48M | $11M |
| Box Office | $474M | $797M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Out of 25 1980s films on the platform, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade near the top at #2 and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is in the bottom quarter.
Within Steven Spielberg's filmography on the platform, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at #2 and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at #7 out of 11.
Against other opponents on BingeBracket, the picture shifts. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade beats Jaws, but E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial loses to it — the same opponent produces opposite results.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has 10 tournament wins to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade's 4, but that championship pedigree isn't translating to the head-to-head. Something about this specific pairing overrides the broader record.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial outgrossed Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ($797M to $474M), but Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade wins the head-to-head. What sells tickets and what wins a bracket are two different questions.
Voters who pick Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade decide in 1.2s; those who pick E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial take 2.3s. One is a gut call — the other is a conviction vote.
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