Zendaya becomes highest grossing actor in the 2026 box office

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Zendaya has become the highest-grossing actor of 2026 at the global box office, driven by a string of successful film releases throughout the year.

A standout year

Zendaya's box office milestone comes after starring in several major releases, including the blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which posted one of the year's biggest theatrical openings.

Her performances across multiple high-profile projects helped propel her to the top of the annual box office rankings.

A career milestone

The achievement highlights:

• Her continued success as one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

• Her ability to draw audiences across multiple genres.

• Her growing influence as both an actress and producer.

Continued momentum

Zendaya has built an impressive résumé with leading roles in major film franchises and acclaimed dramas, making her one of the industry's most bankable performers.

Bottom line

Zendaya now holds the distinction of being 2026's highest-grossing actor, thanks to the strong commercial performance of her films and another standout year at the global box office.