Scarlett Johansson just made history with a jaw-dropping $14.8 billion in global box office earnings. Thanks to that whopping number, she is now the highest-grossing actor of all time. While her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe brought in most of that revenue, her latest role in Jurassic World: Rebirth gave her the final push, earning $318 million (and counting). The film is expected to make the top 10 highest-grossing earnings by the end of the year, contributing to a new role in her catalog.
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Let’s break down the biggest hits behind Scarlett Johansson’s reign:
#01. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.7B
The ultimate Marvel crossover event, where Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow) made one of her most emotional and heroic moves. The film is the second-highest-grossing of all time.
#02. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.0B
The beginning of the end. Scarlett’s Black Widow fights alongside the Avengers to stop Thanos.
#03. The Avengers (2012) – $1.5B
The film that started it all, including her (arguably) most iconic role, thanks to Black Widow.
#04. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – $1.4B
More action, deeper character arcs, including a look into Black Widow’s painful past.
#05. Captain America: Civil War (2016) – $1.1B
Scarlett picks sides and proves she’s a force, even in a film that pits hero against hero.
#06. The Jungle Book (2016) – $951M
She lent her voice to the python Kaa in this Disney live-action remake.
#07. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – $714M
A critical and box office hit, with Black Widow at the heart of the story, teaming up with Steve Rogers in a spy-thriller.
#08. Sing (2016) – $631M
Switching things up, Scarlett voiced the punk-rock porcupine Ash in this animated musical film.
#09. Iron Man 2 (2010) – $621M
Her MCU debut. Scarlett made jaws drop as Natasha Romanoff infiltrated Tony Stark’s world.
