One similarity is that both works play with different genres. 'Pulp Fiction' combines elements of crime, drama, and black comedy. 'Umbrella Academy' is a mix of superhero, science - fiction, and family drama. They also share a sense of dark humor. 'Pulp Fiction' has its share of darkly comical moments, like the famous briefcase scene, and 'Umbrella Academy' also has some darkly humorous lines and situations among the siblings.
Popularity can be measured in different ways. If we look at box office (for 'Pulp Fiction') and streaming views (for 'Umbrella Academy'), 'Pulp Fiction' was a major box - office hit in its time. 'Umbrella Academy' has had high viewership numbers on Netflix. But if we consider cultural impact over time, 'Pulp Fiction' has had a long - lasting influence on filmmaking, inspiring many other movies. 'Umbrella Academy' is still building its long - term cultural legacy, so currently, it's difficult to declare one as more popular than the other.