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Star Wars

Underdog Below average but still in the conversation
1977 · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction · George Lucas

46% across 162 head-to-head matchups puts Star Wars on the wrong side of average. The record is below the midline, but the distance is not insurmountable. The film that invented the modern blockbuster carries institutional weight no competitor can match. The question is whether reverence translates to active preference, or whether voters treat it as the safe pick they feel obligated to make.

Synopsis

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Round 1
51.6%
Semifinals
36.7%
The ceiling
Finals
44.4%
8/18

The opening at 52% are where Star Wars looks like a real competitor. The rest of the bracket — 37% in the semis — is where the overall record drags it down.

Alien is the nearest thing to a true rival at 53%. The margin is slim and the outcome still feels unsettled. The extremes tell a clear story — 67% against The Avengers at one end, 20% against Aliens at the other.

Closest Rival

Original or Sequel? Classic Sci Fi is Star Wars's bracket: it clears the early rounds consistently but meets its ceiling in the final against Blade Runner (20%).

BingeBracket Record
46%
Win Rate
#38 of 58 in Adventure #9 of 13 from the 1970s
Scores based on real fan votes in head-to-head brackets. 50% = wins as often as it loses — perfectly average.
Featured Tournament

Dead last in Original or Sequel? Classic Sci Fi.

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The Empire Strikes Back #1
Blade Runner #2
Alien #3
Terminator 2: Judgment Day #4
The Terminator #5
Aliens #6
Star Wars #7
Blade Runner 2049 #8
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