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Zendaya tops list of highest-grossing stars of 2026

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Zendaya has topped the list of highest-grossing stars of 2026 due to the success of two major film releases.
  • Her films "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Dune: Part Two" have collectively earned over $1.8 billion globally.
  • With "Dune: Messiah" upcoming, Zendaya is expected to maintain her leading position.

Zendaya has emerged as the highest-grossing star of 2026, propelled by the immense success of two major film releases this year. Her leading role in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and Christopher Nolan's "Dune: Part Two" have collectively amassed over $1.8 billion in worldwide box office revenue.

The latest installment of the Spider-Man franchise alone generated $927 million during its opening weekend. "Dune: Part Two" also achieved significant success, surpassing $911 million in global ticket sales. These figures highlight Zendaya's powerful draw at the box office.

Her year is far from over, with the highly anticipated "Dune: Messiah" set for release. This upcoming film is expected to further solidify her position as a top-earning actress and could significantly boost her total earnings for 2026. Based on these impressive results and future releases, Zendaya is strongly positioned to retain her top spot among the highest-grossing stars.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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