Wed Dec 31 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Zoe Saldana Soars to Second-Highest-Grossing Actor, Surpassing Samuel L. Jackson
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Zoe Saldana has achieved a major career milestone, eclipsing Samuel L. Jackson to become the second-highest-grossing actor of all time worldwide at the box office. The success follows on the heels of her latest venture, Avatar: Fire and Ash, currently making waves in theaters globally.
Saldana’s impressive filmography, boasting leading roles in blockbuster franchises such as Avatar, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pirates of the Caribbean and the rebooted Star Trek, has propelled her to the number two spot with a cumulative box office revenue of $14,998,849,825. According to data from The Numbers, she now trails only Scarlett Johansson, whose films have grossed $15,401,507,141. Jackson’s films sit at $14,613,700,731.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment in James Cameron’s sci-fi saga, debuted with $88 million domestically and has already grossed $760 million internationally, suggesting Saldana’s star power continues to rise. Industry experts anticipate a strong and steady performance for the film, mirroring the long-lasting success of previous Avatar installments. The original Avatar remains the highest-grossing film of all time, earning nearly $785 million domestically and $2.9 billion worldwide, while Avatar: The Way of Water earned $688 million domestically and $2.3 billion worldwide.
It’s important to note that these box office figures don’t directly correlate with actor earnings. While Saldana has achieved significant box office success, Forbes reports that Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Kevin Hart were the highest-paid actors in 2024. Johansson however was also on that list.
This achievement solidifies Zoe Saldana’s position as a powerhouse in Hollywood, driven by her roles in some of the most commercially successful films ever made.
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