Mason Thames has reached a new level in his career by matching the Jim Carrey box office milestone, becoming the first movie star since Carrey to have three blockbuster hits in a single year. Thames discussed the achievement in Los Angeles after his trio of 2025 releases found major box office success.
Thames Celebrates Historic Year at the Box Office
During an interview at the Entertainment Tonight Governors Awards, Mason Thames reflected on what it means to stand alongside legendary performers like Jim Carrey, who set this record over 30 years ago. Thames described the experience as surreal and overwhelming.
“It’s crazy. I mean, I still don’t really have the words for it,”
Mason Thames, The Black Phone star, revealed.
“Just to be considered in that space and the same room as Jim Carrey is unheard of. I’m just honored, and it’s still so crazy to me. So, I’m still trying to absorb and take it the best I can. But yeah, it’s wild.”
— Mason Thames, Actor
Achieving a Once-In-A-Generation Feat
The excitement around Thames’ accomplishment grows even greater considering his predecessors. In 2025, Thames led three major movies. He became Hiccup in DreamWorks’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, returned as Finney Blake in Black Phone 2, and starred as Miller Adams in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Regretting You. Each title brought impressive attendance numbers and critical notice.
When questioned if Jim Carrey had extended any congratulations, Thames offered a heartfelt response.
“I’m not sure. I don’t think he did, but not that he needed to in the first place. But yeah, I love him so much. He’s such an icon to me, and he’s my childhood. So, love him to death.”
— Mason Thames, Actor
Remembering Jim Carrey’s 1994 Legacy
Jim Carrey originally set this rare box office standard in 1994, delivering Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber all within the same calendar year. His extraordinary run solidified his status as a comedy legend and left an indelible mark on the industry. Even after decades have passed, these films maintain their strong cult fan base and underline Carrey’s enduring impact on comedy and film.
What Thames’ Achievement Signifies for Hollywood
Mason Thames’ arrival in this exclusive group signals a significant passing of the torch within Hollywood, where few are able to dominate the box office across multiple genres within a single year. With connections to major properties like DreamWorks and with his roles as Finney Blake and Miller Adams, Thames’ current momentum has set industry watchers abuzz. Many are eager to see what projects Thames will choose next as he occupies the same rarefied “space” and “room” once reserved for icons like Jim Carrey.
