New King of the Box Office: The Actor Who Surpassed Scarlett Johansson

Key Takeaways:

• Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time, with a total of $16,859,193,100 at the worldwide box office.
• Saldaña’s starring role in James Cameron’s Avatar film series has contributed significantly to her box office success, with the latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, crossing $1.23 billion worldwide.
• Johansson, who previously held the title, now sits at No. 2 with $16,435,483,784, thanks to her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and other successful films.
• The top 10 highest-grossing actors include Chris Pratt, Tom Cruise, Chris Hemsworth, Vin Diesel, Chris Evans, and Dwayne Johnson, in addition to Saldaña, Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr.
• Saldaña’s future projects, including planned fourth and fifth Avatar films, are likely to further solidify her position as the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Introduction to the New Box Office Leader
The reign of Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time has come to an end, with fellow Marvel star Zoe Saldaña taking the top spot. Saldaña’s starring role in James Cameron’s Avatar film series has been a significant factor in her success, with the latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, crossing $1.23 billion at the worldwide box office. This achievement has cemented Saldaña’s position as the highest-grossing actor of all time, with a total of $16,859,193,100 at the worldwide box office.

Zoe Saldaña’s Box Office Success
The Avatar trilogy, in which Saldaña plays the central Na’vi character Neytiri, accounts for a significant portion of her total box office earnings, with approximately $6 billion in revenue. However, her roles in other successful films, including Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy series, where she plays Gamora, and the Star Trek franchise, have also contributed to her success. Additionally, her appearance in the 2003 blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has helped to boost her earnings. With a number of projects in various stages of development, including planned fourth and fifth Avatar films, Saldaña is likely to continue to dominate the box office in the coming years.

Scarlett Johansson’s Reign
Scarlett Johansson’s reign as the highest-grossing actor of all time was marked by her successful stint as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Films such as Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and The Avengers have all contributed significantly to her total box office earnings, which now stand at $16,435,483,784. However, her solo spinoff, 2021’s Black Widow, was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and earned a relatively modest $379 million. Despite this, Johansson has also appeared in a number of other successful films, including The Jungle Book, Sing, and Lucy, which have helped to solidify her position as one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Actors
The top 10 highest-grossing actors include a number of familiar faces, with Chris Pratt, Tom Cruise, Chris Hemsworth, Vin Diesel, Chris Evans, and Dwayne Johnson all making the list. Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr., who were both surpassed by Johansson last summer, also feature in the top 10. With the ongoing success of the MCU and other major franchises, it is likely that the ranking of the top 10 highest-grossing actors will continue to shift in the coming years.

Conclusion and Future Prospects
Zoe Saldaña’s rise to the top of the box office leaderboard is a significant achievement, and one that is likely to be sustained in the coming years. With a number of projects in development, including planned fourth and fifth Avatar films, Saldaña is well-positioned to continue to dominate the box office. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson and other top-grossing actors will be looking to reclaim their positions and challenge Saldaña’s reign. As the film industry continues to evolve and new franchises emerge, it will be exciting to see how the ranking of the top 10 highest-grossing actors changes over time.