BingeBracket voters give The Empire Strikes Back a slight advantage over Paddington 2: 54% to 46% across 13 matchups, though the margin leaves room for debate.
The Verdict
An upset by the numbers: Paddington 2 at 50% overall should dominate The Empire Strikes Back at 41%. It doesn't. Head-to-head matchups have their own rules.
The Empire Strikes Back and Paddington 2 in a dead heat is the bracket result that makes people smile. Empire has the legacy and the lore, but Paddington 2 has a critical reputation that rivals anything in modern cinema and a warmth that voters clearly find irresistible. The bear held his ground against a Skywalker.
The Numbers
| The Empire Strikes Back | Paddington 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Overall Win Rate | 40.9% | 50% |
| Appearances | 22 | 22 |
| Championships | 0 | 2 |
| Medals | - | - |
| Year | 1980 | 2017 |
| Genre | Adventure, Action | Adventure, Comedy |
| Director | Paul King |
Decision Patterns
The Empire Strikes Back matchups typically take 2.9s and Paddington 2 matchups take 2.7s. Together, voters slow down to 3.5s. This pairing is harder than either film usually generates.
Results by Round
Bigger Picture
Overall, The Empire Strikes Back sits at 41% and Paddington 2 at 50%. The head-to-head diverges from what the overall records predict.
Other Notable Matchups
The Empire Strikes Back
- vs. Toy Story 2 (1-3)
- vs. The Dark Knight (1-2)
- vs. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (0-2)
Paddington 2
- vs. Toy Story 2 (2-1)
- vs. The Dark Knight (1-2)
- vs. Aliens (1-1)
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