Highlights
- Kristen Wiig's comedic talent shines brightly in her highest-grossing films, like Ghostbusters, Bridesmaids, and the How To Train Your Dragon trilogy.
- Wiig's performances with dynamic ensemble casts in animated and live-action films have led to global box office success and critical acclaim.
- From a quirky "ghostbuster" to the lovable beaver mom in Ice Age, Wiig's versatile roles add depth and humor to blockbuster hits.
Kristen Wiig's quirky humor and ability to steal scenes have made her one of Hollywood's most beloved comedic actresses.
Although she is best known for outrageous characters and sidesplitting laughter, her filmography and box office track record prove she is no one-trick pony.
Wiig's first breakthrough as a performer came through her involvement with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, before she came to broader fame during her seven-season run on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
She landed her first significant film role in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up in 2007.
She co-wrote and starred in the comedy film Bridesmaids, which was commercially successful and earned her many award nominations. Since then, Wiig has starred in over 40 films.
According to TheNumbers, Kristen Wiig's movies have earned a combined total of over $7.89 billion worldwide at the box office.
Wiig's net worth is estimated to be around $16 million, reflecting her success as both an actress and a sought-after screenwriter and producer.
Today, let's look at the highest-grossing Kristen Wiig movies of all time:
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Adam Sandler's net worth results from his journey from SNL star to Hollywood royalty, and his films have grossed $5.6 billion at the box office.10 Ghostbusters (2016)
Global Box Office, Ghostbusters - $229,147,509
Paul Feig's 2016 reboot of the beloved franchise Ghostbusters, re-imagined the story with an all-female lead cast.
Kristen Wiig portrays Dr. Erin Gilbert, one of four eccentric women who embark on a ghost-catching venture in New York City alongside Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.
Wiig's performance contributes to the film's dynamic ensemble.
Despite the polarized response to the announcement of the female-led cast, the movie garnered attention for its fresh take on the classic franchise.
Due to a high marketing cost and the film's budget, the studio stated the film would need to gross at least $300 million to make any profit.
Ghostbusters ended up grossing $128.4 million in North America and $100.8 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $229.2 million, against a net $144 million production budget, making it a box-office bomb with losses of over $70 million.
Estimated Budget | $144,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $46,018,755 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $128,350,574 |
Box Office (International) | $100,796,935 |
Box Office (Total) | $229,147,509 |
9 Bridesmaids (2011)
Global Box Office, Bridesmaids - $306,442,085
Wiig stars as Annie, a down-on-her-luck baker whose life unravels spectacularly when her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), asks her to be the maid of honor in Judd Apatow's Bridesmaids.
Beset by financial woes, a disastrous fling with a self-centered lothario (Jon Hamm), and escalating competition with a wealthy fellow bridesmaid (Rose Byrne), Annie stumbles through pre-wedding events in a haze of hilarious mishaps.
The film became an instant classic thanks to its relatable characters, razor-sharp wit, and an unforgettable plane sequence.
Bridesmaids made $26 million in its opening weekend, eventually grossing $169 million at the North American domestic box office and $137 million in international markets, totaling $306 million worldwide.
Estimated Budget | $32,500,000 |
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Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $26,247,410 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $169,106,725 |
Box Office (International) | $137,335,360 |
Box Office (Total) | $306,442,085 |
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Terry Crews is a well-known actor and TV host with a $25 million net worth.8 How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
Global Box Office, How To Train Your Dragon - $494,879,860
Wiig lends her voice to Astrid, a fearless and competitive Viking warrior who trains alongside Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) in DreamWorks' critically acclaimed animated feature How To Train Your Dragon.
Astrid's tough exterior hides a deep admiration for Hiccup's bravery and unconventional methods, and their rivalry blossoms into a heartwarming friendship.
The film's stunning animation, coupled with its witty script and emotional core, made it an instant hit that spawned a multimedia franchise that includes two more movies and an upcoming live-action reboot.
How To Train Your Dragon topped the North American box office with $43.7 million in its debut weekend.
The film grossed $217.6 million in the United States and Canada and $277.3 million in foreign countries, with a total of $494.9 million worldwide.
Estimated Budget | $165,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $43,732,319 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $217,581,231 |
Box Office (International) | $277,298,240 |
Box Office (Total) | $494,879,860 |
7 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
Global Box Office, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - $524,581,026
The epic How To Train Your Dragon trilogy concluded with a flight of fancy in How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
Kristen Wiig returned once more as the now-adult Ruffnut Thorston, as rambunctious and hilarious as ever.
This final chapter sees Hiccup, now Chief of Berk, leading his people and dragons to a mythical safe haven while a sinister hunter threatens their peaceful existence.
With breathtaking visuals and a bittersweet farewell to beloved characters, this animated adventure came to a successful conclusion.
Produced on a production budget of $129 million, The Hidden World grossed $160.95 million in North America and $363 million overseas, totaling $521.8 million worldwide.
Reports from Deadline Hollywood estimated that The Hidden World made a net profit of $130 million for Universal Pictures.
Estimated Budget | $129,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $55,022,245 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $160,945,505 |
Box Office (International) | $363,635,087 |
Box Office (Total) | $524,581,026 |
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Despicable Me 3 grossed $1 billion, and Gru & his Minions are set return for Despicable Me 4. Let’s look at the cast’s net worths.6 Despicable Me (2010)
Global Box Office, Despicable Me - $543,284,256
In Despicable Me, Wiig voices the stern and uptight Miss Hattie, the ruthless director of the orphanage, where the super-villain Gru (Steve Carell) adopts three adorable girls.
Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, the film marks the first feature by Illumination Entertainment. It follows the misadventures of Gru, a super-villain who unexpectedly finds himself caring for three orphaned girls.
Mixing heartfelt moments with zany antics and those unforgettable Minions, the film stole audiences' hearts, which helped it to $251.7 million in the US and Canada, plus a further $292 million from the international market.
Despicable Me was considered a profitable blockbuster, with a worldwide total of over half a billion dollars against its $69 million budget.
Estimated Budget | $69,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $56,397,125 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $251,683,815 |
Box Office (International) | $291,600,000 |
Box Office (Total) | $543,284,256 |
5 How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Global Box Office, How To Train Your Dragon 2 - $621,537,519
Five years after Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless changed the world of Vikings and dragons forever, a new danger threatens their peaceful coexistence.
Wiig reprises her role as the energetic and hilarious Ruffnut, who joins the gang as they confront a ruthless dragon-trapper, Drago Bludvist, and discover a heartbreaking family secret.
It received positive reviews for its animation, voice acting, screenplay, musical score, action sequences, emotional depth, and darker tone compared to its predecessor.
It earned less than its predecessor at the US box office but performed better internationally.
At the box office, How to Train Your Dragon 2 grossed $177 million in the US and Canada and $441.9 million in other countries, totaling $618.9 million worldwide.
Deadline Hollywood estimated that the film made a profit of $107.3 million.
Estimated Budget | $145,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $49,451,322 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $177,002,924 |
Box Office (International) | $444,534,595 |
Box Office (Total) | $621,537,519 |
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His journey to Hollywood heavyweight is a box office success story, and Matt Damon’s movies have grossed over $9.7 billion.4 The Martian (2015)
Global Box Office, The Martian - $630,620,818
While Matt Damon played the stranded astronaut battling for survival on Mars, Wiig took on the role of Annie Montrose, a public affairs officer at NASA who grapples with the pressure of keeping the world informed during a desperate mission to rescue an astronaut (Damon), presumed dead on the Red Planet.
The Martian received praise for its musical score, screenplay, scientific accuracy, and likability, largely due to Damon's performance.
According to Box Office Mojo, it grossed $228.4 million in the United States & Canada and $402.2 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $630.6 million against a budget of $108 million.
Deadline Hollywood calculated the film's net profit to be $150.32 million, accounting for production budgets and box office grosses.
Estimated Budget | $108,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $54,308,575 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $228,433,663 |
Box Office (International) | $402,187,155 |
Box Office (Total) | $630,620,818 |
3 Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (2009)
Global Box Office, Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs - $886,686,817
The prehistoric family comedy continued to snowball at the box office with Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs.
Kristen Wiig joined the all-star cast as the frantic Pudgy Beaver Mom, as the herd discovers a tropical lost world inhabited by dinosaurs underneath the ice.
Dawn Of The Dinosaurs expanded the Ice Age universe, introducing a cast of quirky dinosaurs and upping the visual ante with stunning animation.
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs grossed $196.6 million in North America and $690.1 million in other territories, totaling $886.7 million worldwide.
All this prehistoric pandemonium came in on a nominal $90 million budget, proving that sometimes the funniest things come in small packages.
Estimated Budget | $90,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $41,690,382 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $196,573,705 |
Box Office (International) | $196,573,705 |
Box Office (Total) | $886,686,817 |
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Jack Black, a comedic talent in Hollywood, netted over $8.9 billion in box office returns and a $50 million net worth.2 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Global Box Office, Despicable Me 2 - $970,766,005
Those lovable Minions made their chaotic return in Despicable Me 2, and Kristen Wiig got a hilarious upgrade.
She returns as Lucy Wilde, a quirky and highly capable agent for the Anti-Villain League.
Now tasked to partner up with reformed super-villain Gru, Lucy and her eccentric gadgets bring a whole new level of whimsical energy to the franchise.
Packed with slapstick comedy and heartwarming moments, the film skyrocketed to box office success, becoming a global family favorite.
Box Office Mojo reports that Despicable Me 2 earned $368 million in the United States and Canada and $602.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $970.8 million, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2013.
Considering its budget, marketing cost, and box office grosses, Deadline Hollywood calculated Despicable Me 2's net profit to be around $394.5 million, which makes it the most profitable film in the 101-year history of Universal.
Estimated Budget | $76,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $83,517,315 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $368,065,385 |
Box Office (International) | $602,700,620 |
Box Office (Total) | $970,766,005 |
1 Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Global Box Office, Despicable Me 3 - $1,034,800,131
Fueled by the comedic timing of Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, Despicable Me 3 took the world by storm in 2017.
In this fourth installment in the Despicable Me franchise, Gru (Steve Carell) discovers he has a long-lost twin brother named Dru.
Throw in a megalomaniacal former child star with a killer 80s mullet, and things get delightfully chaotic. Lucy and Gru try to navigate this newfound family dynamic while foiling the super-villain's plans.
At the box office, Despicable Me 3 grossed $264.6 million in North America and $770.2 million overseas, for a global total of $1.034 billion.
As the fourth highest-grossing animated film of all time, the sequel's box office numbers propelled the franchise into the multi-billion-dollar club.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Despicable Me 3 brought in $366.2 million in net profit for the studio — making it the third most valuable blockbuster of 2017, and the highest-grossing of Kristen Wiig's movies to date.
Estimated Budget | $80,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $72,434,025 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $264,624,300 |
Box Office (International) | $770,175,831 |
Box Office (Total) | $1,034,800,131 |
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