Los Angeles, July 08 (V7N) — Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time, surpassing all her Marvel co-stars and long-time box office legends, according to a new Forbes report.

Following the massive global success of her latest film, ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, Johansson’s total career box office earnings have soared to an astonishing $14.8 billion worldwide, placing her at the top of the list — ahead of both male and female contemporaries.

What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that she has accomplished this with just 36 films, compared to Samuel L. Jackson’s 71, who held one of the top spots previously.

Blockbuster Powerhouse

Johansson’s most successful roles include her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and her recent leading role in the Jurassic World reboot. Her career-defining appearances in ensemble casts — especially within the Marvel franchise — have played a major role in pushing her to this record-breaking status.

According to data from The Numbers, her top-grossing films include:

  1. Avengers: Endgame – $2.7 billion

  2. Avengers: Infinity War – $2 billion

  3. The Avengers – $1.5 billion

  4. Avengers: Age of Ultron – $1.4 billion

  5. Captain America: Civil War – $1.1 billion

  6. The Jungle Book – $951 million

  7. Captain America: The Winter Soldier – $714 million

  8. Sing – $631 million

  9. Iron Man 2 – $621 million

  10. Lucy – $457 million

Her latest film, ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, grossed $318 million in its opening weekend alone, and analysts predict it could cross the $1 billion mark in the coming weeks.

Women in the Top 20

Despite the male-dominated nature of Hollywood’s highest earners, Johansson now leads the pack. Other women in the top 20 include Zoe Saldana (4th), another Marvel alum, and Emma Watson (16th), best known for the Harry Potter franchise.

Johansson’s only solo MCU film, Black Widow, released during the pandemic, managed $379 million — a modest figure compared to her ensemble successes.

The Secret to Her Success

Industry experts note that Johansson’s rise is not only due to her acting talent but also strategic choices in aligning with trusted, billion-dollar franchises like Marvel and Jurassic World. These franchises, known for their global reach and massive fan bases, have played a pivotal role in her ascent.

With several future projects already in the pipeline, Johansson’s box office dominance appears far from over.

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