Scarlett Johansson box office ranking has shifted, as Zoe Saldaña has claimed the title of highest-grossing film star following the strong worldwide performance of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. With this latest milestone, Saldaña has surpassed Johansson’s cumulative global ticket sales, establishing a new benchmark in movie history.
Zoe Saldaña Takes the Top Spot After the Latest Avatar Release
Following the huge success of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson to become the world’s highest-grossing movie star. The recent box office totals from Avatar: Fire and Ash, which has now surpassed $1.23 billion worldwide as of January 12, propelled Saldaña’s overall earnings to about $16.86 billion. This figure edges out Johansson’s total, which stands at roughly $16.43 billion, as tracked by trusted industry sources such as The Numbers.
Major Films That Elevated Saldaña’s Box Office Results
Saldaña’s rise to the top can be linked directly to her recurring role as Neytiri in the Avatar franchise, a series that has grossed nearly $6 billion for her career alone. Beyond Avatar, Saldaña’s involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora has been a substantial driver of her remarkable earnings, complemented by roles in well-known franchises like Star Trek and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Johansson’s Success Fueled by Marvel Blockbusters
Previously, Scarlett Johansson maintained the lead, largely due to her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Films like Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War made up a significant portion of her global box office, with further contributions from family hits such as The Jungle Book and animated success Sing.
The Current Line-Up of Box Office Leaders
Saldaña now leads an elite group of actors who have drawn massive audiences worldwide. The upper ranks include Scarlett Johansson, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Dwayne Johnson. Each actor’s status reflects not just individual roles, but consistent appearances across popular franchises and blockbuster events.
Looking Ahead at the Significance of This Achievement
Saldaña’s new standing as the highest-grossing movie star is the result of her ongoing contributions to major franchises like Avatar and Marvel. With blockbuster filmmaking steadily producing larger global hits, these rankings may continue to evolve as actors participate in new high-profile films, shaping not only their own careers but also the larger box office landscape.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
