Hollywood’s Biggest Box Office Stars of 2025 Revealed

2025 turned out to be a bumper year for the film industry, with a string of blockbusters drawing crowds and raking in serious cash. From much-hyped sequels to fresh takes on classic franchises, a handful of actors managed to stand out, thanks to their roles in some of the year’s highest-grossing releases. Here’s a rundown of the ten performers who pulled in the most at the box office, starting from the bottom of the list.

Box Office Standouts: Ranks 10 to 6

Patrick Wilson rounds out the top ten, returning as Ed Warren in the final chapter of the popular horror series, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’. Teaming up once more with Vera Farmiga, Wilson’s swan song in the franchise brought in $494 million globally. He also popped up in the comedy-drama ‘Jay Kelly’, though that one only added a modest sum to his yearly total.

Ninth spot goes to Joseph Quinn, who made his Marvel debut as Johnny Storm in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. The film’s $520 million haul was boosted by his appearance in the war drama ‘Warfare’, pushing his total to $553 million. Tom Cruise, a familiar face in these lists, landed at number eight. Despite high expectations, ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ didn’t quite hit the mark, earning just over $591 million worldwide.

David Corenswet, taking on the iconic role of Superman, sits at number seven. His only release this year, the superhero flick, managed a solid $616 million at the box office. Brad Pitt, meanwhile, claimed sixth place with his turn in the racing drama ‘F1’. The film’s story of a veteran driver chasing redemption proved a hit, bringing in $631 million. Pitt also kept busy behind the scenes, producing several other projects.

Midfield Movers: Ranks 5 to 3

Pedro Pascal had a busy year, appearing in three films: ‘Materialists’, ‘Eddington’, and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. While not every release was a smash, the combined box office take reached $640 million, earning him fifth place. Mason Thames, the youngest on the list at 18, made a splash with roles in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, ‘Black Phone 2’, and ‘Regretting You’. These films collectively brought in $858 million, putting Thames in fourth position.

Scarlett Johansson had a standout year, not just acting but also stepping behind the camera for her directorial debut. She starred in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, which alone made $868 million, and ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, adding another $40 million. Her total for the year hit $909 million, securing her third place and the title of highest-grossing actor for the franchise.

Top of the Heap: Ranks 2 and 1

Jason Momoa, with just one major release, still managed to claim second place. ‘A Minecraft Movie’ was a massive hit, earning $958 million and becoming one of the year’s most successful films. He also appeared in ‘In the Hand of Dante’, which premiered at a major film festival. Fans can expect to see plenty more of him in 2026, with several projects already lined up.

Taking out the top spot is Jonathan Bailey, who had a stellar year with roles in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’. The two films combined for a staggering $1.3 billion at the box office. Bailey’s performances not only dominated the charts but also earned him the title of People’s Sexiest Man of the Year.

2025’s Box Office Rankings at a Glance

Here’s a quick look at the top ten:

• 1. Jonathan Bailey – $1.3 Billion
• 2. Jason Momoa – $958 Million
• 3. Scarlett Johansson – $909 Million
• 4. Mason Thames – $858 Million
• 5. Pedro Pascal – $640 Million
• 6. Brad Pitt – $631 Million
• 7. David Corenswet – $616 Million
• 8. Tom Cruise – $591 Million
• 9. Joseph Quinn – $553 Million
• 10. Patrick Wilson – $494.1 Million

With several of these stars set to return in major releases next year, punters will be keen to see who tops the list in 2026.