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Geek Tyrant
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Scarlett Johansson Becomes Highest-Grossing Actor in Hollywood History With $14.85 Billion at the Global Box Office — GeekTyrant
Scarlett Johansson just made box office history… again. Thanks to the roaring success of Jurassic World: Rebirth , Johansson has officially become the highest-grossing Hollywood actor of all time, overtaking a handful of her Marvel co-stars to claim the top spot. According to updated figures from The Numbers, Johansson's films have now grossed a staggering $14.85 billion worldwide. That figure includes her latest dino-sized blockbuster, Jurassic World: Rebirth , which opened to over $300 million globally, as well as past heavy-hitters like Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War , both of which easily cleared the $1 billion mark. It's not just the MCU and Jurassic franchises doing the heavy lifting. Johansson's resume also includes massive hits like The Jungle Book (2016), which pulled in nearly $1 billion on its own, and the sci-fi thriller Lucy (2014), which surprised everyone with a $460+ million haul on a modest budget. That's not even counting her voice work in Her or her role in Lost in Translation . She's been building toward this milestone since her first film appearance in North back in 1994. Meanwhile, her box office competition include Samuel L. Jackson, who currently sits in second place with $14.6 billion, followed by Robert Downey Jr. at $14.3 billion and Zoe Saldaña at $14.2 billion. Chris Pratt, another Jurassic and Marvel alum, rounds out the top five at $14.1 billion. Both Downey Jr. and Saldaña will have major boosts in the next couple of years. Downey is making a high-profile return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday , but this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom. And Saldaña will return to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash , the third entry in James Cameron's mega-franchise, hitting theaters December 19, 2025. With Johansson now at the top, her reign may be brief, but for now, it's a milestone for her.
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Scarlett Johansson Is The Highest-Grossing Actor Ever After Leading ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth'
Black Widow Avengers and dinosaurs, that'll do it. In the wake of the box office devouring of Jurassic World: Rebirth, its lead, Scarlett Johansson, has just broken a Hollywood record. Totaling up the movies that Johansson has starred in, she is now the highest-grossing actor (not just actress) in Hollywood, surpassing fellow Marvel co-stars Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson and Zoe Saldana. The movies she's appeared in have made $14.8 billion at the box office. She's also done it with a little more than half of Jackson's movies, 36 films to his 71. Johansson's role as Black Widow in the MCU, mainly, has propelled her to the top, along with her newly successful dino project. All of these records are usually set by the actor in question being part of an ensemble, and seven of the top 10 on the list are involved in Marvel projects in some way. As for women bringing in this much money, the top 20 list only includes Johansson and Saldana, first and fourth place, and Harry Potter's Emma Watson at #16. So, how did Johansson do it? According to The-Numbers, these projects were the biggest contributors. Jurassic World Rebirth Jurassic Park: Rebirth's huge initial box office haul of $318 million put her over the edge, and that movie is probably on pace to hit a billion dollars when all is said and done. It's notable that her own Marvel film, Black Widow, only made $379 million in total. But yes, every film she's appeared in counts, and as an 'OG' Marvel member, that's been a lot of films. This not unique to the list; almost all of Jackson, Downey Jr. and Saldana's films are Marvel as well, many being smaller roles. Saldana is unique in the sense that she is a part of two huge franchises, one that she leads, the Avatar movies. Johansson's record is impressive, but one issue is that she's now…dead in the Marvel universe, with no indications that she will return. We know for a fact Downey Jr. is appearing in at least one more Avengers movie if not more MCU films past that. Sam Jackson will appear in many more Marvel projects, no doubt. It feels like Saldana's time as Gamora in the MCU is over, but she's going to keep starring in Avatar movies. However, now that Johansson has led a popular Jurassic Park movies, she could pull a Chris Pratt and star in a number of future ones. The race is on. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Daily Tribune
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Zoe Saldana wishes her sons had no idea she is an actress
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Zoe Saldana wishes her children had no idea she was an actress. The 46-year-old star and her filmmaker husband Marco Perego Saldana have three sons, twins Cy and Bowie, 10, and Zen, eight – try not to separate their lives in case it affects their upbringing, but it comes with them getting to know her showbiz identity. Speaking on the issue of 'process parenting', she said: 'I wish I had kids that didn't yet know what I do, or during my kids' formation my work had grown up with no-one asked.' 'My husband and I really made this decision not to let separate our lives.' 'I feel like my work is kind of like in the backyard, so they do understand it, and then they don't.' 'They care about it, and then they kind of don't.' 'Much like in soccer language. So, it's very much like, it's kind of like the World Cup of acting, but they're simple kids and they get what they get.' She admitted she wanted to be 'more present' in her children's lives after her blockbuster career in Hollywood saw her become the first performer of Dominican descent to win the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as attorney Rita in the musical comedy film, Emile. She explained:
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Disney's Moana 2 joins $1 billion club: Top 10 films to reach this box office milestone
Disney's Moana 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office earnings and joined the elite club of nearly 60 films that have achieved this rare milestone, as reported by Deadline. With voices of Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock and Auli'i Cravalho, the sequel now stands proudly alongside 2024's other animated juggernaut, Inside Out 2, and Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Moana 2 has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, joining an elite group of films. (@Disney/X) The milestone cemented Moana 2 as one of the year's most commercially successful films and strengthened Disney's domination in the animated and family film market. It also joined an elite roster of franchises and sequels, including Frozen II, The Lion King (2019), and Toy Story 4. As per the Deadline report, other recent billion-dollar successes include Barbie (2023), which propelled Greta Gerwig into history as the second woman director to break global and US Box Office records. The first one to do so was Jennifer Lee, co-director of Frozen II. Also read: What to watch on streaming? 10 new shows to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ this weekend Top 10 films to reach the $1 billion club The list of billion-dollar movies includes cinematic powerhouses like Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Titanic, all directed by James Cameron. He is the only filmmaker with three projects in the $2 billion+ club. Here's a glimpse at the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time: 1 Avatar (2009) – $2.92 billion The James Cameron-directed directorial is a ground-breaking sci-fi film which explores the lush alien world of Pandora. The Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington-starrer became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release. 2 Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79 billion The epic conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga, the Anthony and Joe Russo-directed directorial sees the remaining Avengers team up to reverse the catastrophic events of 'Infinity War'. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans. 3 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.32 billion Sequel to the 2009 film, the James Cameron film continues the story of Jake and Neytiri as they explore the oceans of Pandora. The 2022 release features a voice cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana. 4 Titanic (1997) – $2.26 billion The iconic romantic drama directed by James Cameron follows the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, who were onboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet-starrer won numerous awards and is a cultural touchstone. 5 Ne Zha 2 (2025, estimated) – $2.1 billion The sequel to the animated hit Ne Zha, the film continues the adventures of the titular character. Directed by Yang Yu, it features the voices of Joseph and Mo Han. 6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07 billion This film is a brand-new installment in the iconic Star Wars franchise. The film introduces new characters while still honoring the past characters and setting a new tone for future films. Directed by JJ Abrams, it stars an ensemble cast featuring Daisy Ridley and Harrison Ford. 7 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05 billion The penultimate film in the Marvel saga, Infinity War, sees the Avengers team up with new superheroes to battle Thanos. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo and includes Chadwick Boseman and Scarlett Johansson, among others. 8 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92 billion This film has Spider-Man (Peter Parker) acting out of character and now dealing with the consequences of his identity being revealed, ultimately creating a multiverse disaster of epic proportions. Directed by Jon Watts, the film has Zendaya and Tom Holland reprising their roles, as well as familiar faces from Peter's previous Spider-Man films. 9 Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.69 billion Sequel to Pixar's classic, this film follows Riley's emotional growth as she deals with the ups and downs of her teenage years. Directed by Kelsey Mann and Meg LeFauve, the film also features the voices of Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke. 10 Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67 billion In the reboot of the Jurassic Park saga, humans have brought dinosaurs back to life, and this time in a fully operational theme park, which leads to a survival adventure. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the film stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. With Moana 2 making waves at the box office, 2025 continues to be a standout year for sequels and franchise films, a trend likely to continue as more tentpole titles approach release. FAQs Q: What is the No. 1 grossing movie of all time? A: Avatar (2009), directed by James Cameron, remains the top-grossing film of all time with over $2.92 billion in global earnings. Q: Has any movie made $2 billion? A: Yes, five films have crossed the $2 billion mark: Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, Titanic, and Ne Zha 2 (estimated). Q: Which movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide in just 5 days? A: Avengers: Endgame holds the record for the fastest to reach $1 billion, accomplishing it in just 5 days. Q: How many R-rated movies have made $1 billion? A: As of 2025, only a handful of R-rated films have grossed over $1 billion, including Joker (2019) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Sydney Morning Herald
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Which is the best new child-meets-alien movie? We give Elio the edge
ELIO ★★★½ PG. 98 minutes Child meets alien: it's a tale as old as time, or at least a formula that goes back to E.T. Still, given that Disney and Pixar are two branches of the same company, there's something disconcerting about Pixar releasing Elio just a few weeks after Disney brought us the live-action version of Lilo & Stitch. Both films centre on a rambunctious young orphan who has trouble making human friends, but does better when extra-terrestrials are involved – and both incorporate the expected heart-tugging moments and moral lessons, along with parodies of science-fiction cliches. So which one should you or your children see? It's a matter of individual preference, but personally I'd have to give Elio the edge. Lilo & Stitch is mostly old-fashioned slapstick, though not lacking in charm. Elio is more ambitious, and also a whole lot weirder – which is a plus, though questions might be raised about the advisability of showing a child lying on a beach next to a message scrawled in the sand that reads 'ABDUCT ME,' granting he's spelled out he wants to be abducted by aliens, not just anyone. At any rate, it isn't long before young Elio (Yonas Kibreab) gets his wish. Light years away from planet Earth, he seems to have found his chosen family in a non-violent, technologically advanced collective of aliens known as the Communiverse, who accept and appreciate him as his well-meaning aunt back home (Zoe Saldana) never could. Naturally, there are complications. It's not that the members of the Communiverse are hiding anything sinister, but they've jumped to the false conclusion that Elio is Earth's leader. Rather than confess the humiliating truth, he volunteers for a dangerous diplomatic mission involving the monstrous Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett) – whose young son Glorgan (Remy Edgerly) proves to be even more of a misfit than Elio, with no true desire to move on from his larval form or join the family business of galactic conquest.
