Scarlett Johansson stays ahead with bold new roles and blockbuster potential

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson firmly retains her throne as the top-grossing female actor in Hollywood history. Her impressive box office sales, driven by blockbuster movies like 'Avengers: Endgame', 'Avengers: Infinity War', and 'Black Widow', currently exceed $15.4 billion worldwide as of late 2025, according to IMDb data.

This milestone cements her draw for studios banking on massive returns, outpacing rivals through sheer star power and franchise dominance. Even as new talents rise, her enduring appeal keeps her ahead in the numbers game. Her involvement in cameo roles in the production of action movies, such as 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Black Widow'-has made her the top-grossing actress in action movies. However, as new talent in the industry seeks to outshine her, Scarlett Johansson retains her position as the top-grossing actress in the industry, as her upcoming releases, including exorcist chilling roles, and those rumored to be in the cast for the production of 'The Batman: Part II,' set to hit the screens in the near future.

Confirmed upcoming projects

Scarlett Johansson leads the cast in Mike Flanagan's ambitious re-interpretation of the Horror Classic 'The Exorcist,' which hits theaters on March 12, 2027. This standalone tale exists within the 1973 classic's universe-separate from 2023's 'The Exorcist: Believer'. She portrays a novice detective probing demonic forces, joined by Jacobi Jupe, Diane Lane, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Laurence Fishburne. Flanagan raved about her fit for the role in an interview with Collider, stating, "Scarlett Johansson is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters" .

Production begins shortly in New York City, backed by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, with early buzz highlighting its psychological terror.In 'Paper Tiger', Scarlett Johansson stars opposite Miles Teller and Adam Driver in James Gray's gripping crime saga. The narrative tracks two brothers drawn into Russian mafia intrigue, where loyalty frays under pressure.

High-profile rumors

Speculation heats up over Scarlett Johansson in 'The Batman: Part II', helmed by Matt Reeves with Robert Pattinson reprising Bruce Wayne.

Set for October 2, 2026, the DC Elseworlds sequel features Colin Farrell as Penguin and possibly Barry Keoghan's Joker. Though unconfirmed, industry insiders via The Hollywood Reporter suggest her addition would bring star wattage to the moody Gotham tale .Further talk surrounds 'Featherwood', where Scarlett Ingrid Johansson produces and stars as FBI informant Carol Blevins in Andrea Arnold's adaptation of a true story about infiltrating a neo-Nazi group.

Disney's live-action 'Tangled' eyes her as the sinister Mother Gothel under Michael Gracey's direction.

Career impact

This shows the versatility of the actress, from horror flicks in 'The Exorcist' to the gritty, exciting Batman lore in her potential starring role. Her work as a producer in 'Featherwood' and, for Amazon, the 'Just Cause' film series shows her growing strength. As she approaches 41 years old, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson continues to strike the perfect balance and remain at the top of the Hollywood scene for years to come, and the public eagerly awaits how these films spark her box office flame again.