In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Bailey has emerged as the box office sensation of 2025. The actor, recently crowned as “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot thanks to the success of Wicked: For Good, which raked in a staggering $150 million in its domestic debut and $226 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Paired with Bailey’s other blockbuster hit of the year, Jurassic World: Rebirth, he now stands as the leading actor at the global box office for the year.
Wicked For Good follows Bailey as he reprises his role as Fiyero alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, navigating political tensions in Oz and a complex love triangle. Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Rebirth sees Bailey in the role of paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis, teaming up with Scarlett Johansson’s Zora and Mahershala Ali’s Duncan for a high-stakes mission involving mutated dinosaurs.
Bailey’s achievement is made even more remarkable by the fact that he achieved all this with just two films. Having grossed $339.6 million domestically and $868.8 million worldwide since its July release, Jurassic World: Rebirth has secured its place as the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year, surpassed only by A Minecraft Movie, Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, and the Chinese hit Ne Zha 2.
Amidst all this success, Bailey also made headlines as an openly gay leading man in Hollywood. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he expressed feeling pressure to excel in his roles. With two major blockbusters under his belt, it’s clear that Bailey is taking charge of his career on his own terms.
As Wicked: For Good continues to captivate audiences in theaters and Jurassic World: Rebirth streams on Peacock, Jonathan Bailey’s rise to the top of the box office world is nothing short of groundbreaking in the entertainment industry.
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