Who is the highest-grossing actor after Avatar: Fire and Ash?

Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing actor, surpassing Scarlett Johansson.

How much has Zoe Saldaña earned at the box office?

Zoe Saldaña has earned over $16.8 billion worldwide at the box office.

What movies contributed to Scarlett Johansson's box office total?

Scarlett Johansson's earnings come from MCU films like Avengers: Endgame and non-MCU hits such as The Jungle Book.

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Zoe Saldaña Tops Box Office, Dethrones Scarlett Johansson

13 Jan

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Summary

Zoe Saldaña now leads as the highest-grossing actor with over $16.8 billion.
Scarlett Johansson is now second, holding over $16.4 billion.
Avatar films significantly boosted Saldaña's box office total.

Zoe Saldaña Tops Box Office, Dethrones Scarlett Johansson

Zoe Saldaña has officially surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing actor of all time. As of January 12, 2026, Saldaña's total worldwide box office gross has reached an astounding $16,859,193,100, primarily propelled by her integral role in James Cameron's Avatar film series. Her earnings now place her ahead of Johansson, who is now in the second position with a cumulative gross of $16,435,483,784.

The Avatar trilogy, featuring Saldaña as Neytiri, accounts for approximately $6 billion of her massive total. However, her extensive filmography also includes significant contributions from her roles as Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, her appearances in the Star Trek movies, and her part in the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Johansson had previously taken the top spot last summer thanks to Jurassic World Rebirth. Her highest-grossing films are largely from her tenure as Black Widow in the MCU, including Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War, alongside other successful titles like The Jungle Book and Sing.