Scarlett Johansson has just created history with her role in Jurassic World Rebirth as the actress has now become the highest grossing actor of all time in Hollywood. Johansson's Marvel credits as Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow majorly contributed to this as she was previously second on the list. The list previously was being led by Samuel L. Jackson who starred as S.H.I.E.L.D. head Nick Fury in almost all the Marvel projects.
But with the box office success of Jurassic World Rebirth, the actress has usurped Jackson bringing in a whopping $14.8 billion in all of the films she has worked on, to now top the list. Although Scarlett Johansson has not worked on any Marvel project since Black Widow, she has moved on to other projects such as the Sing franchise, where she voiced Ash, and several other stand-alone films like Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme and Greg Berlanti's Fly Me To The Moon.
In Jurassic World Rebirth, she is taking over the mantle from Chris Pratt- who comes fifth on the list of highest grossing actors with his credits in the Jurassic World franchise and the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. All the top 5 spots on the list are taken by actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, highlighting the studio's success and box office dominance.
Scarlett Johansson's acting legacy
As Scarlett Johansson makes her name in cinematic history as the highest‑grossing actor of all time, her impact in the Marvel Cinematic Universe lies at the heart of that achievement. With nine MCU films, including ensemble giants like The Avengers and Avengers: Endgame, she portrayed Natasha Romanoff, racking up a staggering $14+ billion in global box office across more than 50 films. Beyond the figures, her legacy at Marvel is as much about cultural impact as it is about box office profits.
Now Scarlett Johansson has channeled that same blend of strength and nuance into Jurassic World Rebirth. As Zora Bennett, she brings the formidable composure of a trained operative with the emotional resonance of survivor traits honed through her MCU tenure. Critics praise her commanding screen presence in the film’s rain-soaked action and suspense-driven set pieces, even as it leans heavily on spectacle and sometimes falters on human drama. Yet Johansson’s performance helps anchor the film’s more thrilling moments and emotional beats.
In many ways, Jurassic World Rebirth mirrors the Marvel formula: a powerhouse lead, tension‑filled action, and an undercurrent of ethical stakes. Johansson’s pop‑culture legacy lends weight to the franchise’s attempt at reinvigoration. Whether she’s leading a super‑squad or navigating dino‑infested jungles, Johansson has consistently shown she can carry out blockbuster universes and now she proves it again in a whole new world.
Jurassic World Rebirth is available in theaters.
Love movies? Try our Box Office Game and Movie Grid Game to test your film knowledge and have some fun!