Highlights
- Brie Larson has showcased her talent and versatility through her roles in both indie films and big-budget blockbusters, earning praise from fans and critics alike.
- Her impressive performances have translated into box office successes, with her films grossing over $6 billion worldwide, solidifying her as one of the most successful actresses of her time.
- Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame were particularly notable, with Captain Marvel becoming the highest-grossing female-led superhero film and Avengers: Endgame becoming the fifth-highest grossing film of all time.
Brie Larson has showcased her talent and versatility through her portrayal of Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as well as her powerful performance as a vulnerable mother in Lenny Abrahamson's Room.
Starting off as a child actor in Madison, she has continuously impressed audiences and critics alike with her on-screen grace. From indie films to big-budget blockbusters, she has taken on various roles that won her praises from fans and critics for her performances.
Not only do her characters resonate with audiences, but her roles have also translated into impressive box-office successes. The Academy Award winner has headlined and featured in movies that have grossed over $6 billion at the box office, making her one of the most successful actresses of her time.
Film | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World | $32,841,100 | $16,445,448 | $49,286,548 |
Just Mercy | $36,001,502 | $14,393,271 | $50,394,773 |
13 Going On 30 | $57,139,723 | $40,518,989 | $97,658,712 |
Trainwreck | $110,212,700 | $30,911,197 | $141,123,897 |
21 Jump Street | $138,447,667 | $64,364,762 | $202,812,429 |
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | $224,543,292 | $207,681,342 | $432,224,634 |
Kong: Skull Island | $168,052,812 | $393,019,247 | $561,072,059 |
Fast X | $145,960,660 | $568,018,504 | $713,979,164 |
Captain Marvel | $426,829,839 | $702,746,255 | $1,129,576,094 |
Avengers: Endgame | $858,373,000 | $1,930,539,285 | $2,788,912,285 |
10 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
$49,286,548
In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Larson plays Natalie V. "Envy" Adams, the leader singer of The Clash at Demonhead; she is also the ex-girlfriend of the titular character Scott Pilgrim, played by Michael Cera.
Brie Larson's character in the film is complex; she is witty and independent but has a dark side. Like all ex-girlfriends, she is bitter and resentful of Scott for breaking up with her and is determined to make him pay.
Larson gives a memorable performance of Natalie, a scene-stealer. Scott Pilgrim was a box office bomb, grossing $49 million against its production budget of $85 million. However, it was a fun ride and gained a loyal following over the years.
9 Just Mercy (2019)
$50,394,773
Brie Larson takes on the role of the real-life Eva Ansley (a lawyer) in Just Mercy. This emotionally charged biographical legal drama based on the memoir of the same name depicts the struggles of Bryan Stevenson (played by Michael B. Jordan) in his effort to free an innocent man wrongly convicted of murder in the deep South.
Larson's character Eva Ansley helps Stevenson to reform the justice system and the racist police force through their non-profit law center. Larson's performance was praised for its sensitivity and nuance.
Just Mercy was rated 99 percent by the audience on Rotten Tomatoes, and the movie made $50 million against a budget of $25 million.
8 13 Going On 30 (2004)
$96,658,712
Brie Larson may not have had a leading role in the 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going On 30, but her presence certainly added to the film's charm. This delightful romantic comedy follows Jenna Rink (played by Jennifer Garner), a young girl who magically wakes up as a thirty-year-old woman overnight.
Although Brie Larson had little screen time and a few lines in the movie, she was hard to miss, and her fans later noted her brief appearance. Still only sixteen when the film premiered, her untapped talent was already evident.
13 Going On 30 exceeded expectations at the box office, hitting $22 million in its first weekend and ending its run with $96 million.
7 Trainwreck (2015)$141,123,897
A Judd Apatow masterpiece, this romantic comedy follows Amy Townsend (played by Amy Schumer) as she navigates her messy love life and commitment issues. In Trainwreck, Larson plays Kim Townsend, the serious sister of Schumer’s character.
Her character is responsible and organized, unlike her sister, Amy. Although the film is a comedy, Larson plays many of her scenes in a deadpan manner, a testament to her versatility.
The film has a star-studded cast with Bill Hader, John Cena, and Tilda Swinton; it also featured NBA player LeBron James. Trainwreck grossed $110 million in North America, and ended at $140 million against a budget of $35 million.
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Brie Larson has amassed a $25 million net worth, as of 2022, with her jaw-dropping performances over the years.6 21 Jump Street (2012)
$202,812,429
21 Jump Street is a buddy cop action comedy; starring alongside Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, Larson plays the role of Molly, a high school student who becomes entangled in an undercover police operation.
Her role as the love interest of Jonah Hill's character showed the audience her romantic side and charm. Fans widely praised Larson's onscreen chemistry with Jonah Hill.
In 2023, a spin-off of 21 Jump Street with Brie Larson's character in the lead role was tentatively discussed; the movie had two sequels (22 Jump Street and 23 Jump Street) that were commercially successful.
21 Jump Street made $201 million at the box office and was also lauded for its clever writing and simple comedy style.
5 Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
$432,224,634
Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings is a superhero film, based on a Marvel Comics superhero. It is the twenty-fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sixth installment of Phase Four of the MCU.
The movie tells the story of the Asian superhero Shang-chi, a skilled martial artist who confronts his past when he is drawn into the world of the mysterious Ten Rings organization, which his estranged father headed. As head of the new Avengers, Brie Larson reprises her role as Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel), albeit in a mid-credit scene that surprised fans of the franchise.
Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings was praised for its diverse cast and crew. It has a 91 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while grossing over $432 million at the box office; it was the second highest-grossing movie in North America in 2021.
4 Kong: Skull Island (2017)
$561,072,059
Kong: Skull Island is a reboot of the classic King Kong story; it serves as the eleventh movie in the "MonsterVerse" franchise.
Set in 1973, the film takes the audience along with a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers on an adventure to the uncharted Skull Island – inhabited by terrifying creatures, including the legendary King Kong, the last of his species. Brie Larson portrays Mason Weaver, a war photographer who joined the expedition.
The character mirrored Naomi Watts' Ann Darrow in a 2005 iteration, King Kong. Larson's character proved she could hold her own in an action-packed world of monsters.
Kong: Skull Island was praised for its stunning visuals and received a Best Visual Effects nomination at the 2017 Academy Awards. The film grossed over $562 million at the box office.
3 Fast X (2023)
$713,979,164
Fast X is the tenth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The action-packed, star-studded thriller succeeded in revving up excitement among fans of the franchise.
Brie Larson plays Tess, the daughter of Mr. Nobody (played by Kurt Russell), a government agent. Tess is also a skilled agent herself, and was recruited by Dom (played by Vin Diesel) to help defeat the new villain. Fast X received numerous positive critical responses and raced to to the top of the box office success.
The film picked up $146 million in the United States and Canada and grossed $718 million worldwide. Fast X is also listed as one of the most expensive movies ever made with a budget of $340 million.
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$1,129,576,094
The MCU's Captain Marvel is Brie Larson's most successful movie with her in the leading role. This role came after a year-long absence from the screen and marked Marvel Studios' first female-led film.
She initially rejected the role due to her skepticism about taking on high-profile roles but accepted it after considering it as a platform to empower young women. Larson plays an Air Force pilot who becomes embroiled in an intergalactic conflict.
With the role, Larson shattered the glass ceiling and proved that women can hold their own as powerful superheroes. The role set the stage for her other appearances as she signed a seven-picture deal with Marvel Studios.
Captain Marvel was a box office smash, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide. The movie was a massive success for Marvel Studios, netting a profit of $414 million on the back of a $152 million budget.
It became the ninth-highest grossing film of all time and the highest grossing female-led superhero film.
1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
$2,788,912,285
Brie Larson's appearance in Captain Marvel led her to reprise her role in this grand culmination of the MCU's Infinity Saga.
As one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Larson's character, Captain Marvel, played a crucial part in the fight to stop big-bad super villain Thanos from destroying the Earth with the infinity gauntlet. The movie was lauded for its visual effects, acting, action sequences, and emotional heft.
Endgame grossed $1.2 billion in its first weekend, the biggest film opening of all time. It crossed the $1.5 billion mark in just seven days, the fastest movie to do so.
At an astronomical $2.7 billion, Avengers: Endgame is the fifth-highest grossing film ever.
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