Her $9.1 billion total is powered by two massive engines: in the MCU and her voice work as Rosie in the Sing franchise. But here is where the business report gets interesting: Johansson also has serious indie cred ( Marriage Story , Lost in Translation ), proving that she can draw audiences for prestige dramas as well as blockbusters.
Pratt is the only actor to have lead roles in three separate $1 billion+ franchises: Jurassic World , The Avengers (as Star-Lord), and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (voice).
Her total is actually higher than many of her male counterparts who only do action movies. While Samuel L. Jackson has the total, Robert Downey Jr. has the peak. The Numbers report highlights Downey as the ultimate "bankable star" of the modern era. business report highest grossing stars the numbers
Why? Because for a stretch between 2008 and 2019, Downey’s Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes films generated absurd per-film averages. He didn't just appear in movies; he was the revenue driver.
Why? He doesn't do franchises every year. He does one Mission: Impossible every three to four years and rarely appears in Marvel or DC films. His average per movie is astronomical, but his volume is low. Her $9
How does one man accumulate that much wealth at the box office? Volume and franchise savvy. Jackson isn’t just Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (which accounts for roughly $6 billion of his total); he’s also in Star Wars (the prequels), Jurassic Park , The Incredibles , and Die Hard with a Vengeance .
Even after "hanging up the suit," Downey remains in the top 5 highest-grossing stars, largely because of his backend participation deals. The business lesson here is crucial: Downey famously negotiated percentage points on The Avengers , turning his $500,000 salary for the first Iron Man into hundreds of millions in backend profits. The Animated Anomaly: Chris Pratt Here is the weird stat from the report: Chris Pratt has the highest "efficiency rating" of any star under 45. Movie (voice)
Because of Mario and Lego Movie , Pratt dominates the "family market" while also ruling the PG-13 action space. The Numbers report suggests that Pratt is currently the safest bet for studios looking for a lead actor who appeals to both Gen Z kids and their parents. You might notice a glaring omission from the top of the total gross list: Tom Cruise .