Jurassic World Rebirth propels star to become the highest-grossing lead actor

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8 Jul 2025 • 8:57 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Scarlett Johansson has become the global box office's highest-grossing actor.
  • This milestone was achieved following the release of her new film, Jurassic World Rebirth.
  • She surpassed fellow Marvel stars Samuel L Jackson and Robert Downey Jr in cumulative worldwide takings.
  • Johansson's filmography has grossed $14.61bn (£10.7bn) from just 36 films, significantly fewer than her predecessors.
  • She stars as Zora Bennett in Jurassic World Rebirth, a role she actively pursued for over a decade.

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