The Highest-Grossing Jack Black Movies, From King Kong To Kung Fu Panda

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• Gulliver's Travels (2010)

• Shark Tale (2004)

• Ice Age (2002)

• Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

• King Kong (2005)

• Kung Fu Panda (2008)

• Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

• Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

• The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Highlights

• Jack Black's energetic, comedic roles have contributed to films grossing over $8.9 billion worldwide.
• Black's portrayal of Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise was essential to its blockbuster status.
• Jack Black's remarkable versatility spans comedies, family films, animations, and even the highest-grossing video game adaptation.

Jack Black is one of Hollywood's most recognizable and beloved comedic leading men.

His unique blend of goofy charm, physical comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt sincerity has made him a box-office draw for over three decades, and the Grammy Award-winning singer has been in over 100 films and counting.

On March 1st, Jack Black made a slew of headlines due to his incredibly well-received, spirited, and hard-rocking Instagram cover of Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time":

Clearly a man of many talents, Jack Black's films have racked up around $8.9 billion in box office gross combined, and his estimated net worth is around $50 million.

The comedian, actor, musician, and all-around entertainer breakout into mainstream cinema came with the 2000 cult classic High Fidelity, where his scene-stealing performance as a pretentious record store clerk garnered significant attention.

He established his leading man status with the legendary comedy film School Of Rock, a role that critics still widely consider one of his best.

Over the years, Black has proven his versatility with forays into family-friendly flicks, action comedies, and even the odd dramatic part.

Among his impressive filmography, Jack Black cites the Kung Fu Panda franchise as holding a special place in his heart.

His infectious energy and comedic timing as the titular Po have led the franchise to a billion-dollar success at the box office, and Black is set to return to Po in Kung Fu Panda 4.

While not every Black-led film is a guaranteed smash hit, his biggest successes are staggering.

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10 Gulliver's Travels (2010)

Global Box Office, Gulliver's Travels - $237,382,724

In this modern re-imagining of the classic tale, Jack Black starred as Lemuel Gulliver, a mail room worker who gets shipwrecked and lands in Lilliput, a fantastical land of tiny people.

Black brought his signature mix of over-the-top humor and slapstick physicality to the role.

Despite a weak opening weekend in the US, which saw it gross $6.4 million, the film was fairly successful by the end of its theatrical run.

With a production budget of $112 million, it pulled in $42.8 million in the US and Canada and a further $194.6 million overseas, reaching a total of $237.4 million worldwide.

9 Shark Tale (2004)

Global Box Office, Shark Tale - $374,583,879

Jack Black lent his signature comedic voice to Lenny, a vegetarian shark with a heart of gold, in the DreamWorks animated comedy film Shark Tale.

This star-studded Dreamworks production featured a who's-who of Hollywood talent, including Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, and Robert De Niro.

Shark Tale opened at number one with $47.6 million, which was, at the time, the second-highest opening for a DreamWorks Animation film behind Shrek 2.

Shark Tale grossed $160.9 million in the United States and Canada and $213.7 million in other territories, for a total of $374.6 million worldwide.

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8 Ice Age (2002)

Global Box Office, Ice Age - $383,257,136

Jack Black joined the prehistoric fun in the animated adventure comedy Ice Age, lending his voice to Zeke, a saber-toothed tiger with more brawn than brains.

This animated adventure, also starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary, was a smash hit.

It may be easy to overlook Black's role in the original Ice Age film, given the focus on its core cast members, such as Romano, Leguizamo, and Leary.

Ice Age surprised analysts with a $46.3 million opening weekend. The film finished its domestic box office run with $176.4 million and grossed $383.3 million worldwide.

Ice Age's box office turnout led 20th Century Fox to launch one of the most successful animated franchises of the 2000s, with a total box office gross of $3.21 billion.

7 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Global Box Office, Kung Fu Panda 3 - $521,170,825

Jack Black continued his hilarious portrayal of Po, the Dragon Warrior, in Kung Fu Panda 3.

This animated sequel saw Po reunited with his long-lost biological father and discovering a hidden village full of fellow pandas.

However, the reunion was cut short by Kai, a powerful spirit warrior set on stealing the chi of kung fu masters. The film received generally positive reviews and critical consensus praised the visuals and storyline.

Despite a slightly lower box office take than previous Kung Fu Panda films, the third installment was still a massive success.

Made on a budget of $140 million, Kung Fu Panda 3 grossed $143.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $377.6 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $521.2 million.

According to Deadline Hollywood, the film made a net profit of $80.65 million when expenses and box office grosses are considered.

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6 King Kong (2005)

Global Box Office, King Kong - $556,906,378

Jack Black delivered a memorably unhinged performance as Carl Denham, the fame-hungry filmmaker who leads the expedition to Skull Island in Peter Jackson's 2005 re-imagining of King Kong.

Driven by his desire to capture the mythical Kong, Denham leads an expedition to the mysterious Skull Island.

King Kong, with its groundbreaking special effects and epic scope, proved a box office triumph, despite some criticism regarding its extended length.

Though Black's performance diverges from his typical comedic style, the film highlighted his ability to command the screen in a major blockbuster production.

Backed by a massive budget of $207 million – which puts it on the list of one of the most expensive movies ever produced – King Kong grossed over $556.9 million, and became the fifth highest-grossing film of 2005.

5 Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Global Box Office, Kung Fu Panda - $632,083,197

Jack Black voiced Po, the lovable, clumsy panda who unexpectedly becomes the legendary Dragon Warrior in the 2008 animated hit Kung Fu Panda.

This hilarious, action-packed animated adventure set in ancient China sees Po unexpectedly chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior.

Despite his dubious qualifications, Po must rise to the challenge when the villainous Tai Lung threatens the Valley of Peace.

Upon its release, Kung Fu Panda dominated the box office, grossing $60.2 million in its opening weekend and eventually accumulating $215.4 million domestically with $416.3 million internationally, totaling $632.1 million worldwide.

Kung Fu Panda received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike, earning nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for "Best Animated Film."

Its success led to the creation of a multimedia Kung Fu Panda franchise, including two sequels and the upcoming Kung Fu Panda 4.

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4 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Global Box Office, Kung Fu Panda 2 - $665,692,281

Jack Black returned as the voice of Po, the Dragon Warrior, in the smash-hit sequel Kung Fu Panda 2.

In this film, Po and the Furious Five face Lord Shen, a power-hungry peacock determined to conquer China. Along with thrilling action sequences, the sequel delves into Po's past, adding depth to the beloved character.

Building on the momentum of the first film, Kung Fu Panda 2 surpassed expectations. Kung Fu Panda 2 was generally regarded as an excellent follow-up to the first film.

Against a production budget of $150 million, the film grossed $165.2 million in North America, along with $500.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $665.7 million.

As the highest-grossing animated feature film of 2011 and the top-grossing film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise to date, the sequel solidified the series' place as a beloved and commercially successful franchise.

3 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Global Box Office, Jumanji: The Next Level - $801,693,929

Jack Black returned to Jumanji's dangerous and hilarious world in Jumanji: The Next Level, the sequel to the surprise hit Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle.

Reunited with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan, Black once again inhabits the avatar of Professor Shelly Oberon, this time facing new challenges and body-swapping antics within the game.

Jumanji: The Next Level launched with a surprising $59.3 million opening weekend and dominated the box office.

It went on to gross $320.3 million domestically and a massive $479.7 million overseas, reaching a global total of $800.1 million.

This impressive box office performance, against a production budget of $125 million, helped the film to make $236 million in net profit, per Deadline Hollywood.

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2 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

Global Box Office, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle - $995,339,117

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle revitalized the revered franchise, transporting the action into a video game world with comical results.

Jack Black's comedic talents took center stage in the film. Black plays Professor Shelly Oberon, Bethany's avatar in the game and an expert in cartography.

He stars alongside Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan as a group of teens trapped in a video game version of Jumanji.

The film generally received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its humor and performances. It breathed new life into the franchise, and was a resounding box-office success.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle grossed $403.5 million in the United States and Canada and $590.8 million in other territories for a total of $995.3 million worldwide.

Deadline Hollywood estimated the film's net profit as $305.7 million when all expenses and revenues are considered.

1 The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Global Box Office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie - $1,361,958,660

Jack Black unleashed his boisterous personality as the fire-breathing Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an animated adventure comedy film based on Nintendo's legendary video game.

Following the critical and commercial disappointment of the 1993 live-action adaptation, Nintendo hesitated to license its intellectual properties for film adaptations.

However, this animated collaboration with Illumination and Universal Pictures proved to be a massive success at the box office.

The film shattered records, becoming the first video game adaptation to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed $574.9 million at the local box office and $788.4 million in other territories, for a total of $1.36 billion worldwide.

Notably, it achieved the biggest worldwide opening weekend for an animated film, grossing $146 million after its traditional three-day weekend.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the second highest-grossing film of 2023, the third highest-grossing animated film, and, to date, the highest-grossing Jack Black movie.

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