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Johnny Depp's Fantasy Triumph: How 'Alice in Wonderland' Outperformed the 'Pirates' Franchise
1 Nov
Summary
- 'Alice in Wonderland' earned over $1 billion worldwide, 5.13 times its $200 million budget
- Outperformed even the most successful 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films in earnings-to-budget ratio
- Depp's versatility as an actor proven outside the iconic 'Pirates' franchise
As of November 1st, 2025, one of Johnny Depp's most overlooked films has emerged as a surprising box office triumph. In 2010, Depp starred in the dark fantasy-adventure 'Alice in Wonderland,' directed by Tim Burton. Contrary to expectations, this film has gone on to earn over $1.026 billion worldwide, making it a massive success.
With an estimated production budget of $200 million, 'Alice in Wonderland' generated approximately 5.13 times its costs at the global box office. This earnings-to-budget ratio outperforms even the most successful entries in Depp's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, which had previously been considered his most commercially viable work.
