Zoe Saldaña Surpasses Johansson as Top-Grossing Star

Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing movie star of all time, propelled by the global box office success of the latest installment in James Cameron's Avatar franchise.

The third film in the series, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has earned approximately 1.23 billion worldwide since its release, crossing that milestone as of January 12. This performance has boosted Saldaña's career total to about 16.86 billion, edging out Johansson's 16.43 billion, according to box office tracking site The Numbers. The gap stands at roughly 423 million, though it could widen further as the film remains in theaters.

Saldaña's ascent reflects her roles across multiple blockbuster franchises. As Neytiri, the Na'vi leader in the Avatar series, she has contributed to nearly 6 billion in earnings from the trilogy so far, including the original 2009 film, the highest-grossing movie ever, and 2022's The Way of Water. Her portrayal of Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy films and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, added substantial totals. Additional credits include Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot trilogy and a...