Scarlett Johansson is a highly acclaimed American actress and singer born on November 22, 1984, in New York City. With a career that began in her early teens, she gained early recognition for her roles in films like “The Horse Whisperer” and “Ghost World.” Johansson achieved widespread acclaim for her performance in “Lost in Translation,” earning awards and nominations.
Known for her versatility, Johansson has taken on diverse roles in genres ranging from dramas to action films and comedies. She became a prominent figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Black Widow, a character she portrayed in multiple films.
In addition to her acting career, Johansson has explored music, releasing albums such as “Anywhere I Lay My Head” and “Break Up.” Outside of entertainment, she has been involved in philanthropy and advocacy, particularly for women’s rights.
Scarlett Johansson continues to be a prominent and influential figure in the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting impact on both film and music.
Top 10 highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies
Here are the top 10 highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies, based on worldwide box office earnings according to Box Office Mojo:
Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.798 billion
Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The movie is the direct sequel to 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Here is some information about the movie:
Box Office: Avengers: Endgame grossed $2.798 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of all time hence also top in highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies.
IMDB Rating: Avengers: Endgame has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10, based on over 900,000 ratings.
Star Cast: The movie features an ensemble cast including:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
- Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel
- Karen Gillan as Nebula
- Danai Gurira as Okoye
- Benedict Wong as Wong
- Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan
- Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
- Josh Brolin as Thanos
Plot: After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the remaining Avengers team up with other allies to reverse Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. The Avengers embark on a time-traveling mission to retrieve the Infinity Stones before Thanos can use them to destroy half of all life in the universe. The movie features an epic final battle between the Avengers and Thanos, which ultimately leads to the end of an era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.048 billion
“Avengers: Infinity War” is a 2018 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It is the nineteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and features an ensemble cast of stars from the previous Marvel films. It is one of the highest-grossing film of all time hence also among highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies.
IMDB rating: 8.4/10
Cast:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
- Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Zoe Saldana as Gamora
- Dave Bautista as Drax
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)
- Vin Diesel as Groot (voice)
- Josh Brolin as Thanos (motion capture and voice)
Plot: The film follows the story of the Avengers, who must team up with other superheroes to stop the powerful and dangerous Thanos from collecting all six Infinity Stones. If Thanos is able to collect all the stones, he will have the power to wipe out half the universe with a snap of his fingers. The Avengers and their allies must race against time to stop Thanos before it’s too late.
The Avengers (2012) – $1.519 billion
“The Avengers” is a 2012 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The movie was directed by Joss Whedon and features an all-star cast. The film was a huge commercial and critical success, grossing over $1.5 billion worldwide.
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Star Cast:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson
- Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Plot: The film follows the formation of the superhero team, The Avengers, as they work together to stop Thor’s adoptive brother, Loki, from conquering Earth. Loki has stolen the Tesseract, a powerful energy source, and uses it to open a portal above Stark Tower in New York City, allowing an alien invasion army to attack. The Avengers must set aside their differences and work together to defeat the aliens and stop Loki’s plan. Along the way, they must also deal with their own personal demons and challenges. The film features intense action sequences, witty dialogue, and plenty of character development, making it one of the most beloved superhero films of all time.
Captain America: Civil War (2016) – $1.153 billion
“Captain America: Civil War” is a 2016 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Marvel Studios. The film is the third installment in the Captain America film series and the thirteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing $1.153 billion worldwide and receiving praise for its action sequences, performances, and themes.
IMDB Rating: It currently holds an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb.
The film stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther, Paul Bettany as Vision, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, and Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo.
Plot: The film revolves around a rift between Captain America and Iron Man after a catastrophic incident involving the Avengers. This leads to the signing of the Sokovia Accords, which require the Avengers to operate under government supervision. Captain America opposes the accords, while Iron Man supports them, and the resulting conflict divides the Avengers into two opposing factions. Meanwhile, a new villain, Helmut Zemo, seeks revenge against the Avengers for the death of his family, and his actions threaten to tear the team apart even further.
Iron Man 2 (2010) – $623.9 million
Iron Man 2 is a superhero film released in 2010, directed by Jon Favreau and based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. The film features an ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, and Samuel L. Jackson. This is another Avengers movie among highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies.
IMDB Rating: The movie has an IMDb rating of 7.0 out of 10
Plot: The movie plot follows Tony Stark, who is now famous as Iron Man, revealing his secret identity to the world. Meanwhile, he is being pressured by the government to share his technology with the military. Stark is also dealing with his own personal issues, including his health and his relationship with Pepper Potts.
At the same time, a new villain, Ivan Vanko, emerges with his own deadly technology and a personal vendetta against Stark. Stark also meets Natasha Romanoff, who is working undercover as his new assistant, and begins to uncover a larger conspiracy involving his father and a mysterious new organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Jungle Book (2016) – $966.6 million
“The Jungle Book” is a 2016 American adventure film directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is based on Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name and is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1967 animated film of the same name. “The Jungle Book” was a critical and commercial success, grossing $966.6 million worldwide and receiving praise for its visual effects, voice acting, and direction.
It currently holds an 7.4/10 rating on IMDB.
The film stars Neel Sethi as Mowgli, an orphaned human boy raised by wolves in the jungle, and features the voices of several well-known actors for the animal characters. The star-studded voice cast includes Bill Murray as Baloo the bear, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera the black panther, Idris Elba as Shere Khan the tiger, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa the python, Christopher Walken as King Louie the orangutan, and Lupita Nyong’o as Raksha the wolf.
Plot: The movie follows Mowgli’s journey as he leaves his wolf family and embarks on a quest to find his place in the world, while facing danger and obstacles from the jungle’s inhabitants, including the villainous Shere Khan who wants to kill him. Along the way, Mowgli befriends Baloo and meets other creatures who help him on his journey of self-discovery.
Lucy (2014) – $463.4 million
“Lucy” is a science fiction action-thriller film released in 2014, directed by Luc Besson and starring Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, and Choi Min-sik. The movie grossed $463.4 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics. This is best among highest grossing Scarlett Johansson Movies apart from Avengers movies and Jungle Book.
IMDB Rating: The movie has an IMDb rating of 6.4 out of 10
Plot: Movie follows Lucy (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman studying in Taipei, who is kidnapped and forced to carry a bag of drugs in her abdomen for transport. However, the bag bursts, and the drugs enter her bloodstream, unlocking her brain’s full potential, allowing her to access increasingly large portions of it.
As Lucy’s mental capacity expands, she becomes more powerful, and she sets out to avenge her captors while racing against time to unlock the secrets of the universe. She is aided in her quest by a renowned scientist, Professor Norman (Morgan Freeman), who has dedicated his life to studying the human brain.
The movie’s action sequences are intense, and the visual effects are stunning. Johansson delivers a compelling performance, and Freeman provides a grounded counterbalance to the film’s more fantastical elements. The movie’s exploration of the human brain’s potential and philosophical themes, such as the nature of existence and the purpose of life, make it a thought-provoking and entertaining watch.
Ghost in the Shell (2017) – $169.8 million
“Ghost in the Shell” is a science fiction action film released in 2017, directed by Rupert Sanders and based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, Chin Han, and Juliette Binoche.
IMDB Rating: The movie has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10
The star cast of Ghost in the Shell includes:
- Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian: A cyborg with a human brain who works for Section 9. Johansson received criticism for playing a character who was originally Japanese in the manga.
- Pilou Asbæk as Batou: Killian’s partner and a fellow cyborg in Section 9.
- Takeshi Kitano as Chief Daisuke Aramaki: The leader of Section 9.
- Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet: The scientist who created Killian’s body for Hanka Robotics.
- Michael Pitt as Kuze: The film’s main antagonist, a hacker targeting Hanka Robotics.
Plot:
The movie takes place in a futuristic world where humans have the ability to enhance their bodies with cybernetic implants, becoming “enhanced humans.” Major Mira Killian (Scarlett Johansson) is a cyborg who works for Section 9, a task force that deals with cyber terrorism. She is tasked with tracking down a hacker known as Kuze (Michael Pitt), who has the ability to hack into people’s minds and manipulate their memories.
As Major and her team investigate Kuze’s activities, they begin to uncover a conspiracy that involves the powerful Hanka Robotics corporation, which created Major’s cybernetic body. Major starts to question her own past and identity, and must confront the truth about her origins.
The Prestige (2006) – $109.7 million
“The Prestige” is a 2006 psychological thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Priest. The film is known for its complex narrative structure and its exploration of themes such as obsession, sacrifice, and the pursuit of perfection. It features an all-star cast, including Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Michael Caine, and David Bowie.
IMDB Rating: The movie has an IMDb rating of 8.5 out of 10
The star cast of the movie includes:
- Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier
- Christian Bale as Alfred Borden
- Michael Caine as Cutter
- Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe
- Rebecca Hall as Sarah Borden
- Andy Serkis as Alley
- David Bowie as Nikola Tesla
Plot:
The film follows two rival magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), who are obsessed with outdoing each other and becoming the greatest magician in London in the late 1800s. Their intense rivalry begins when Angier blames Borden for the accidental death of his wife during a magic trick. This event sets off a dangerous chain of events that will lead both men to become consumed with their obsession to the point of self-destruction.
As the film progresses, the story is told through a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, as well as through the journals of Borden and Angier. The audience is constantly left guessing as to who is truly the protagonist and who is the antagonist. The movie keeps its audience on the edge of their seats as the plot unfolds, revealing shocking twists and turns throughout.
The Black Dahlia (2006) – $94.9 million
“The Black Dahlia” is a neo-noir crime thriller movie directed by Brian De Palma and released in 2006. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by James Ellroy, which was inspired by the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, in 1947. The movie stars Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Mia Kirshner.
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 rating on IMDB.
Box Office:
The movie had a budget of $50 million and grossed $94.9 million at the worldwide box office.
Star Cast:
Josh Hartnett plays Dwight “Bucky” Bleichert, a police officer who becomes obsessed with the Black Dahlia case and falls in love with Madeleine Linscott.
Scarlett Johansson plays Kay Lake, Lee Blanchard’s girlfriend, who is also a part-time prostitute and a lookalike of Elizabeth Short.
Aaron Eckhart plays Lee Blanchard, Bucky’s friend and fellow police officer, who becomes obsessed with the Black Dahlia case and neglects his girlfriend Kay.
Hilary Swank plays Madeleine Linscott, a wealthy woman who is connected to the Black Dahlia case and becomes romantically involved with Bucky.
Mia Kirshner plays Elizabeth Short, a struggling actress who is found brutally mutilated in a vacant lot in Los Angeles.
Plot:
In 1947, two police officers, Dwight “Bucky” Bleichert (Josh Hartnett) and Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart), become friends after fighting in a boxing match. They both work for the Los Angeles Police Department and are assigned to investigate the murder of Elizabeth Short (Mia Kirshner), a struggling actress who was found brutally mutilated in a vacant lot in Los Angeles.
As they start investigating the case, they uncover a web of corruption, secrets, and lies that lead them to the upper echelons of Hollywood society. Blanchard becomes obsessed with the case and starts to neglect his girlfriend Kay (Scarlett Johansson), while Bleichert falls in love with the mysterious Madeleine Linscott (Hilary Swank), a wealthy woman who is connected to the case.
The investigation leads them to a sinister underworld of organized crime, pornography, and sadomasochism. They meet a wealthy developer, Emmett Linscott (John Kavanagh), who is Madeleine’s father and has a dark secret. They also come across a brutal pimp, Bobby DeWitt (Mike Starr), who has ties to organized crime and is involved in the pornography industry. As they follow the leads, they start to suspect each other, and their friendship is put to the test.
In the end, they uncover the shocking truth about Elizabeth Short’s murder, which leads to a violent confrontation that puts their lives in danger.
Scarlett Johansson has carved a remarkable niche for herself
Scarlett Johansson has carved a remarkable niche for herself in the entertainment industry, showcasing her acting prowess across various genres. From her early roles in acclaimed films like “Lost in Translation” to her iconic portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johansson has consistently delivered captivating performances.
Beyond acting, she has explored the realms of music, philanthropy, and advocacy, emphasizing her multifaceted talent and commitment to social causes, particularly women’s rights.
This article delved into Johansson’s diverse filmography, highlighting her involvement in top-grossing movies such as “Avengers: Endgame,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “The Jungle Book.” These box office successes underscore her influence in the film industry.
As Scarlett Johansson continues to make her mark on both the big screen and other creative pursuits, her legacy as a prominent and influential figure in the entertainment world remains solid, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating her future endeavors.
