Brave New World Actor Poised to Surpass Johnny Depp in Global Box Office Earnings

Overview of Box Office Successes

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ exceeds box office expectations, enhancing Harrison Ford’s financial standing.
The latest installment in the Captain America franchise leads the box office amidst a minor sales decline.
Overall earnings for the Captain America series surpass $2.5 billion, with ‘Civil War’ as the highest grosser.

Exceptional Performance of Captain America: Brave New World

Captain America: Brave New World has not only delighted audiences but also significantly exceeded financial expectations following its release. The film amassed an impressive $88.8 million domestically and around $181.2 million globally in its opening weekend alone. By February 24, 2025, it reported a domestic total of $147.2 million and an international total of $148.4 million, bringing its cumulative gross to $295.6 million.

A Rise in Harrison Ford’s Ranking

Despite facing a 68% drop in ticket sales during its second week, Brave New World has catapulted Harrison Ford higher on the list of top actors at the worldwide box office. Having surpassed Dwayne “The Rock”Johnson, Ford is now closing in on Johnny Depp’s ranking. As it stands, Ford is merely $11 million away from capturing the 44th spot held by Depp, who currently sits at 43rd. With Brave New World still drawing audiences—grossing $12 million domestically last week—Ford is likely to ascend in the rankings shortly, although Simon Pegg remains ahead by a significant $50 million margin.

Financial Milestones for the Captain America Series

The Captain America franchise has collectively crossed the $2.5 billion benchmark globally. Notably, nearly half of these earnings stem from Captain America: Civil War (2016), which alone grossed $1.1 billion. As reported by Box Office Mojo, Civil War topped the franchise with a lifetime gross of $408 million, while the other entries, The Winter Soldier and The First Avenger, earned $260 million and $177 million, respectively. Mackie’s Brave New World currently ranks fourth with $147 million, but it faces an uphill battle to surpass Evans’ Civil War and The Winter Soldier.

Future Prospects and Jack Sparrow’s Potential Comeback

While Ford is poised to potentially overtake Depp in box office earnings, the outcome remains to be seen, especially with speculation surrounding Depp’s return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Recent reports suggest that Depp is set to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, a character that has largely defined his financial success in Hollywood, including the massive $1.066 billion earned by Dead Man’s Chest in 2006.

Controversy and Challenges Surrounding Depp

In the context of his career, Depp endured significant financial losses after being dropped from Disney for the sixth Pirates installment amid allegations of abuse. However, following the defamation trial verdict in his favor against ex-wife Amber Heard, which confirmed her defamatory statements in the media, it remains uncertain how this will affect his future projects. Nevertheless, Ford noted that portraying Red Hulk in Brave New World was not a particularly daunting acting challenge, stating, “It didn’t seem to me to be a terribly difficult acting proposition, ”as he mentioned to Empire.

Current Theatrical Status

Captain America: Brave New World continues to be screened in theaters. Its ongoing success will be instrumental in shaping future discussions on actor rankings and franchise performance.

Source: Collider

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