Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time, following the massive box office success of James Cameron‘s new film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Saldaña’s total box office earnings now exceed Johansson’s by approximately $69 million, marking a significant shift in the rankings of top box office stars.
Box Office Earnings Highlight Zoe Saldaña’s Career Achievements
Throughout her career, Zoe Saldaña has amassed over $15.47 billion from just 33 films, with the original 2009 Avatar standing as her highest-grossing movie. In comparison, Scarlett Johansson’s 36 feature films have collectively brought in $15.401 billion, with Avengers: Endgame as her highest-grossing credit. The list of top-grossing actors includes many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars such as Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Vin Diesel, and Chris Evans. Notably, actors outside the MCU like Tom Cruise and Dwayne Johnson also hold places in the top 10.
Future Marvel Appearances Remain Uncertain for Saldaña and Johansson
Neither Zoe Saldaña nor Scarlett Johansson is confirmed to appear in the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday. Johansson has openly stated in a Vanity Fair interview that she does not intend to return as Black Widow, feeling her story has reached its conclusion and preferring not to alter that for fans. Likewise, Saldaña’s return as part of the Guardians of the Galaxy cast, along with other key MCU actors such as Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), and Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel), has not been announced.
Notable Films Contributing to Zoe Saldaña’s Record-Breaking Success
Zoe Saldaña’s filmography, which began in 1999, features many blockbuster hits predominantly within the MCU, including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Her highest-grossing works also include the Avatar trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and Star Trek Into Darkness. Among her film credits, The Skeptic (2009) is the lowest-grossing, earning just over $6,600 during its limited release. Currently, Avatar: Fire and Ash is actively showing in theaters, contributing further to Saldaña’s earnings.
