Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade currently beats E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 58–42
The grail hunt edges the backyard miracle.
Who do you think should win?
The Verdict Director's Cut
Seven years and one temperament apart. E.T. is the film critics call Spielberg's most personal; Last Crusade is the one he made partly to apologize for how dark Temple of Doom got. The adventure's lead is momentum you can feel in the theater — it moves, it jokes, it gets father and son onto the same motorcycle. The alien only asks you to cry, which is a bigger ask, and closer to a coin flip than reputation suggests.
The Numbers
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 58% | 42% |
| Overall Win Rate | 59% | 41% |
| Championships | 5 | 16 |
| Avg Decision | 2.5s | 2.9s |
| Budget | $48M | $11M |
| Box Office | $474M | $797M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Out of 27 1980s films on the platform, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at #8 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 #3 and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at #10 out of 11.
Against other opponents on BingeBracket, the picture shifts. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade beats Jurassic Park, but E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial loses to it — the same opponent produces opposite results.
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 1.6s; those who pick E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial take 7.1s. One is a gut call — the other is a conviction vote.
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