Zoe Saldaña has made history by becoming the highest-grossing actor of all time, beating Scarlett Johansson’s long-held record. This milestone was reached after the strong global performance of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest film in James Cameron’s popular Avatar franchise. With this success, Saldaña’s total worldwide box office earnings have crossed an impressive $16.8 billion, placing her at the very top of Hollywood’s all-time list.
Zoe Saldaña Surpasses Scarlett Johansson as Top Actor
The actress’s record-breaking success comes from her roles in some of the biggest movie franchises ever made. Zoe Saldaña has played key characters in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Trek. These films have earned billions of dollars worldwide and attracted massive global audiences. Her role as Neytiri in Avatar and Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe helped turn her into one of the most reliable box office stars in the world.
What makes Saldaña’s achievement even more special is that she is the only actor to appear in four different movies that each earned more than $2 billion globally. These include Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Avengers: Endgame, and now Avatar: Fire and Ash. No other actor has reached this level of success across multiple films at this scale, making her achievement truly unique in film history.
Previously, Scarlett Johansson held the top position with around $16.4 billion in box office earnings, mostly from her Marvel films. Although Johansson briefly reclaimed the record last year, Saldaña’s continued success with the Avatar series allowed her to move ahead once again. Other actors in the top five list include Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Pratt, all of whom are also known for major franchise roles.
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Looking ahead, Zoe Saldaña’s record may continue to grow even stronger. Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 are already planned for future release, with the fourth film expected in 2029. As Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to perform well in theaters worldwide, Saldaña’s place as the highest-grossing actor of all time seems secure. Her journey shows how consistent performances in successful franchises can create a lasting legacy in Hollywood.
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