Scarlett Johansson Overtakes Zoë Saldaña as Highest Grossing Actress of All Time
The shift in the leading roles among previous Marvel actors was primarily driven by Scarlett Johansson’s successful debut in Universal’s dinosaur series, which earned a massive $141.2 million domestically over five days and $312.5 million globally during its opening weekend. However, it is her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff in the MCU that has truly been profitable, with eight films contributing significantly to her overall earnings. Zoe Saldana also appears in Marvel productions and has two Avatar movies under her belt. With the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in December 2026, Saldana is expected to reclaim her top spot on the list. Here’s the current Top 5 actresses lineup.