Advertisement
Scarlett Johansson has achieved another major milestone in her career with the massive success of Jurassic World: Rebirth. The film, which debuted over the Fourth of July weekend, brought in an impressive $318.3 million globally during its opening week, with $147.3 million of that earned domestically. This strong performance has not only secured another box office hit for Johansson but also helped push her to the top of the list of highest-grossing actors of all time.
Johansson’s latest role as Zora in Jurassic World: Rebirth adds to an already stellar record. With this film, her total career earnings from lead roles have reached a staggering $14.61 billion. This places her ahead of long-time chart leaders Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr., making her the new top-grossing lead actor in the industry. It’s a remarkable feat, especially considering she has achieved this with only 18 lead roles, compared to Jackson’s 53 and Downey’s 30.
The bulk of Johansson’s box office earnings stem from her involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her performance in Avengers: Endgame remains her highest-grossing project, followed by Avengers: Infinity War, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain America: Civil War. Each of these films earned over a billion dollars at the global box office, solidifying her as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood.
In comparison, Samuel L. Jackson, who now holds the second spot with $14.60 billion in box office revenue, has featured in a larger number of films, including voice roles in animated hits like Incredibles 2 and appearances in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Robert Downey Jr., who now ranks third with $14.3 billion, gained much of his box office success through his role as Iron Man, with Iron Man 3 listed among his top-grossing titles.
What stands out from the updated rankings is the overwhelming influence of the MCU. Most of the top 10 actors in terms of box office earnings have played key roles in Marvel films. Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans are all part of the franchise, while actors like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson have found success in major franchises such as Fast & Furious and Jumanji.
Here is how the current list stands for the highest-grossing lead actors by global box office:
- Scarlett Johansson: $14.61 billion
- Samuel L. Jackson: $14.60 billion
- Robert Downey Jr.: $14.31 billion
- Zoe Saldana: $14.23 billion
- Chris Pratt: $14.12 billion
- Tom Cruise: $12.64 billion
- Chris Hemsworth: $12.18 billion
- Vin Diesel: $11.99 billion
- Dwayne Johnson: $11.44 billion
- Chris Evans: $11.42 billion
Scarlett Johansson’s rise to the top of this list marks a new chapter in her already iconic career. With the success of Jurassic World: Rebirth and a consistent record of box office dominance, she continues to prove her strength not only as a performer but also as a powerful presence in blockbuster cinema.