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Scarlett Johansson Breaks Record as Highest-Grossing Leading Actress

Opening to more than $318 million worldwide, her Jurassic World sequel lifted her career total past $14.8 billion.

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Overview

  • Jurassic World: Die Wiedergeburt premiered in London on June 17 and amassed over $318 million globally in its first week.
  • Johansson’s career box office as a lead actor has reached $14.8 billion, eclipsing Samuel L. Jackson’s former $14.6 billion benchmark.
  • More than $8.7 billion of her total stems from her role as Natasha Romanoff across four Avengers films and Captain America: Civil War.
  • Robert Downey Jr. holds third place with $14.2 billion and is projected to challenge the record with Avengers: Doomsday in late 2026.
  • The tallies count only leading roles, underlining Johansson’s dominant presence in major franchise blockbusters.