Scarlett Johansson Just Took the Box Office Crown, And Left RDJ In The Dust

Scarlett Johansson just dethroned two of Hollywood's biggest box office legends, and she did it in true blockbuster fashion.

The 40-year-old actress soared past her Marvel co-stars Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr. over the Fourth of July weekend, officially becoming the highest-grossing lead actor ever, thanks to the massive success of her latest film, "Jurassic World: Rebirth."

The seventh installment in the "Jurassic Park" franchise opened with a prehistoric roar, bringing in a jaw-dropping $147.3 million domestically since its debut last Wednesday and a massive $318.3 million worldwide.

With that, Johansson's global career total for leading roles now stands at $14.61 billion, narrowly edging out Jackson's $14.60 billion and Downey Jr.'s $14.3 billion, according to The Numbers.

But here's the kicker. Johansson achieved this feat in just 36 movies, compared to Jackson's 71 and Downey's 45. That's not just impressive, it's record-shattering.

When it comes to average box office pull, Scarlett is even further ahead. Her films average a global haul of $405.9 million each, far ahead of Downey Jr.'s $318.1 million and Jackson's $205.7 million. This win also comes on the heels of Johansson opening up about fighting her way out of being typecast as a "sex symbol" early in her career.

She's not just breaking molds. She's breaking records.

While Johansson now reigns globally, Jackson still holds the domestic crown, with $5.8 billion earned on U.S. soil. Downey Jr. trails slightly behind with $5.47 billion, while Johansson isn't far off at $5.41 billion.

It's also worth noting that not all box office numbers are counted equally. Downey Jr.'s "Oppenheimer," which earned nearly a billion worldwide, doesn't count toward his total since he had a supporting role.

And yes, those Marvel blockbusters do count. Ensemble films like "Avengers: Endgame" and "Infinity War" are factored into the tally for all three stars because they are all considered to have leading roles.

With Downey Jr. set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reportedly as Doctor Doom in "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Secret Wars," there's a chance he could snatch the crown back in the years to come.

Scarlett Johansson isn't just breaking box office records. She's also stealing hearts behind the scenes.

While filming "Jurassic World: Rebirth," the actress organized a special mid-production dinner in Malta that brought the cast, crew, partners, and even kids together for a rare and unforgettable moment of connection.

Jonathan Bailey, who stars alongside Johansson in the newest dino-sized blockbuster, shared the sweet memory with PEOPLE, revealing that the 40-year-old actress "brought everyone together" during filming overseas.

"Everyone's family was there at the same time," he said. "We were in a square in Valletta, and it was just really special."

Johansson, a mom of two, 10-year-old Rose and 3-year-old Cosmo, said she loved seeing the cast's children playing freely in the historic square.

"It was beautiful, and it was so nice to see everybody's children playing in the square. All the partners were there, and it was a wonderful celebration of what we were accomplishing," she shared. "It was kind of the halfway point. It was so nice."

The intimate moment came during an intense global shoot that spanned Malta, Thailand, and New York City. But Johansson, according to Bailey, brought energy, warmth, and leadership to the set, even when they were literally running from CGI dinosaurs.

"She led the film with such incredible energy, and that's on and off camera," he added. "It was so apparent very quickly that it was going to be a knockout summer."

Johansson, a self-proclaimed "Jurassic" superfan, said filming came with its challenges, including physically demanding conditions and wild weather.

"We all laughed a lot. We were thrown into such extraordinary circumstances physically, it was just insane," she recalled.

Now, she hopes this new installment captures the same magic she felt when she first watched Jurassic Park as a kid.

"As a huge fan of the movies, I'm just excited for Jurassic nerds to see it… I hope there are other 10-year-olds that have the same experience I did, just being completely carried away for two hours. It makes you dream."

"Jurassic World: Rebirth" is playing in theaters now.