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Zoe Saldaña Becomes Highest-Grossing Actor After Avatar: Fire and Ash

Industry tracking credits more than $16.8 billion in lifetime grosses driven by Avatar, Marvel ensembles.

Overview

  • The Numbers lists Saldaña’s cumulative global box office above $16.8 billion, though some outlets cite totals closer to $15.47 billion based on differing methodologies.
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in December 2025, has earned about $1.23 billion worldwide, pushing her career total to the top of the all-time ranking.
  • Saldaña thanked collaborators including James Cameron, the Russo brothers, J.J. Abrams and James Gunn, as well as fans, in a Jan. 13 Instagram post.
  • She is the first performer to appear in four films that each grossed over $2 billion worldwide: Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Infinity War.
  • The 2025 Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner for Emilia Pérez remains attached to future Avatar installments, positioning her totals for further growth.