Hollywood's Biggest Box Office Winners of 2025 Revealed
The numbers are in, and some A-listers dominated theaters while others fell short. From billion-dollar breakouts to surprising newcomers, discover which stars ruled the box office and who didn't make the cut.
Hollywood wrapped up 2025 with some major wins and a few unexpected surprises at the box office. While blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and A Minecraft Movie pulled in massive audiences worldwide, certain actors emerged as the year's biggest financial powerhouses. Here's a breakdown of the ten performers who generated the most revenue, ranked by their total earnings.
The Billion-Dollar Breakout Star
Jonathan Bailey claimed the crown as 2025's highest-earning actor, raking in an incredible $1.3 billion across two major releases. His performances in Jurassic World Rebirth ($868 million) and Wicked: For Good ($472 million) made him an unstoppable force. The British actor also earned People's Sexiest Man of the Year title, capping off what many consider a career-defining twelve months.
Jason Momoa secured second place with $958 million from just one film. A Minecraft Movie proved that video game adaptations could strike gold, earning nearly a billion dollars on a $150 million budget. The actor has five projects lined up for 2026, including Supergirl and Dune: Part Three.
Established Stars and Rising Talent
Scarlett Johansson rounded out the top three with $909 million from The Phoenician Scheme ($40 million) and Jurassic World Rebirth. She also made her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great, showcasing her expanding creative range.
Eighteen-year-old Mason Thames proved age is just a number, earning $858 million across three films. How to Train Your Dragon led his earnings at $636 million, followed by Black Phone 2 ($132 million) and Regretting You ($90 million). The young actor's diverse portfolio established him as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers.
Pedro Pascal continued his hot streak with $640 million from three releases: The Fantastic Four: First Steps ($520 million), Materialists ($106 million), and Eddington ($13 million). Despite some criticism about his ubiquity, Pascal's box office performance speaks for itself.
Mixed Results for Action Icons
Brad Pitt's F1 generated $631 million, proving his star power remains strong. The Formula One drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski, benefited from the sport's growing popularity and Pitt's compelling performance as veteran driver Sonny Hayes seeking redemption.
David Corenswet's Superman debut brought in $616 million, validating James Gunn's vision for DC Studios. The film marked Corenswet's only 2025 release, but it established him as the new face of the iconic character.
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning disappointed with $591 million, falling short of franchise expectations despite being marketed as the series finale. The underperformance raised questions about whether audiences are growing tired of the action star's signature stunts.
Joseph Quinn earned $553 million from The Fantastic Four: First Steps and the war drama Warfare ($33 million), marking his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Johnny Storm. Patrick Wilson closed out the list with $494.1 million, primarily from The Conjuring: Last Rites, his final appearance as Ed Warren in the horror franchise.