Highlights

• Timothée Chalamet's movies have grossed over $2.02 billion combined, showcasing his box office success.
• Chalamet has starred in five blockbusters since 2020, all earning over $20 million globally.
• Chalamet's performances in films like Call Me By Your Name and Dune have garnered him critical acclaim and commercial success.

From heart-wrenching dramas to whimsical period pieces, Timothée Chalamet is slowly building his presence in Tinseltown, earning critical acclaim with a range of films and setting the box office alight.

In just over a decade, his meteoric rise has seen him not only garner nominations for an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, but also significant box office success.

According to TheNumbers, the French-American actor has featured in films that have grossed over $2.02 billion combined.

His rising impact has secured him coveted roles in blockbuster films, such as that of the young Wonka in the Willy Wonka reboot, and taking on the lead role of Paul Atreides in the Dune franchise.

The Wonka Cast's Net Worths Are Very Sweet

Since 2020, Chalamet has been cast in key roles across five blockbusters, all of which have earned over $20 million globally.

10 A Rainy Day in New York (2019)

Global Box Office, A Rainy Day in New York: $23,805,899

This Woody Allen romantic comedy takes audiences on a whirlwind weekend trip to the Big Apple with Gatsby Welles (Timothée Chalamet), a charming but self-absorbed college student, and his girlfriend, Ashley (Elle Fanning).

Chalamet shines as the witty and conflicted Gatsby, navigating love triangles and grappling with his future amid the hustle and bustle of the city.

Despite facing controversy due to longstanding allegations of sexual misconduct against Allen, the film managed to bring in $5.9 million domestically and $17.9 million internationally, totaling $23.8 million against its $25 million budget.

While not a runaway success, A Rainy Day In New York offers a glimpse into Chalamet's comedic talents, which he would later fully unleash in roles like Wonka.

9 Hostiles (2017)

Global Box Office, Hostiles: $35,669,017

Stepping back in time to 2017, we find Timothée Chalamet in the dusty plains of Western epic Hostiles.

Alongside Christian Bale's grizzled Captain Joseph Blocker, Chalamet portrays Private Philippe Dejardin, a young Union soldier tasked with escorting a Cheyenne chief and his family across dangerous territory.

Hostiles brought in $28.9 million domestically and $6.8 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $35.7 million. Despite the respectable global box office performance, the film failed to reach a break-even mark and recoup its production budget of $30 million.

8 Love The Coopers (2015)

Global Box Office, Love The Coopers: $42,426,912

Before rising to international stardom, Chalamet dipped his toes into the warm waters of holiday comedy with Love The Coopers.

This ensemble piece unfolds on Christmas Eve, capturing the quirky chaos of the Cooper family reunion as four generations navigate love, loss, and surprises.

Chalamet plays Jake, a high school senior facing his own romantic hurdles amid the family's festive whirlwind. While not Chalamet's most critically acclaimed role, Love The Coopers provided a platform for his early charisma to shine.

Love The Coopers grossed $26.3 million in North America and $16.1 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $42.4 million, exceeding its $17 million budget with ease.

7 Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Global Box Office, Call Me By Your Name: $43,143,046

Luca Guadagnino's sun-drenched drama Call Me By Your Name catapulted Chalamet into prominence, earning him an Oscar nomination in the category of "Best Actor."

Nestled in the lush Italian countryside, the film follows Elio Perlman (Chalamet), a precocious teenager whose idyllic summer takes a poignant turn when he falls for his father's research assistant, Oliver (Armie Hammer).

While the film grossed a modest $18.1 million domestically, it blossomed internationally, bringing in $25 million for a global total of $43.1 million.

This signifies a triumphant commercial run against a humble $3.4 million production budget.

Mark Wahlberg's Net Worth: Say Hi To Your Money For Me

6 The French Dispatch (2021)

Global Box Office, The French Dispatch: $46,333,545

Wes Anderson's whimsical anthology film The French Dispatch saw Timothée Chalamet take on the role of Zeffirelli, a student revolutionary, in the second chapter titled Revisions To A Manifesto.

His character is at the center of an anarchist student rebellion. The French Dispatch received generally positive reviews, with praise for its score, production design, and performances.

The pandemic limited the film's theatrical release. Even so, it did not stop audiences from getting the movie to $19.7 million at the local box office and $26.6 million from other territories, for a total of $46.3 million on the back of a $25 million budget.

5 Lady Bird (2017)

Global Box Office, Lady Bird: $78,986,478

Timothée Chalamet found himself navigating the tangled web of high school in Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, Lady Bird.

This Sacramento-set story dove deep into the messy, relatable reality of senior year angst, college dreams, and that ever-complicated mother-daughter bond.

While Saoirse Ronan stole the spotlight as the fiery Lady Bird, Chalamet quietly shined as Kyle Scheible, her art-loving classmate and loyal sidekick.

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Gerwig's screenplay and direction and the performances of Ronan and Chalamet.

Lady Bird exceeded its small budget of $10 million at the box office, snagging $48.9 million at home and another $30 million around the world for an impressive $78.9 million total.

4 Little Women (2019)

Global Box Office, Little Women: $218,843,645

Louisa May Alcott's beloved tale gets a modern touch in Greta Gerwig's Little Women, and Timothée Chalamet takes on the iconic role of Laurie Laurence.

As the charming neighbor and childhood friend of the March sisters, Chalamet brings his boyish charm and nuanced acting to life, winning over both Jo and audiences worldwide.

Little Women waltzed past expectations, grossing $108.1 million in North America and $110.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $218.9 million.

Given its remarkable box office numbers and $40 million production budget, Deadline Hollywood estimated the film's net profit to be $56 million.

3 Dune (2021)

Global Box Office, Dune: $402,027,830

Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi spectacle Dune marked Timothée Chalamet's debut in lead roles and blockbuster films.

Chalamet takes on the role of Paul Atreides, a young nobleman destined for greatness amid a brutal conflict for control of a desert planet rich in a substance called spice.

Dune was well received by critics and audiences, with praise for Villeneuve's direction and screenplay, the visual effects, and Hans Zimmer's musical score.

Despite its dual release in theaters and on HBO Max, the film surpassed box office expectations. Deadline Hollywood reported that Dune would need to make north of $300 million to break even against its production budget of $165 million, and to make a profit for the studio.

Dune eventually went on to earn $108.3 million in North America and $293.7 million in other countries, for a global total of $402 million.

2 Wonka (2023)

Global Box Office, Wonka: $465,854,302

Timothée Chalamet stepped into Willy Wonka's iconic shoes in 2023, bringing a fresh, whimsical spin to the legendary candy inventor.

This origin story follows young Willy Wonka's journey from chocolate enthusiast to confectionery mastermind, encountering quirky characters and magical inventions along the way.

Chalamet's infectious energy and comedic timing were praised by critics, earning him a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Actor." Wonka debuted with $39 million, becoming the first live-action musical to top the box office in the post-COVID pandemic era.

Although the film made $18.8 in its second week – and was ousted from the top in its second week by newcomer Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom – it returned to the top, grossing $24 million in its third week, with a 33 percent increase from its second weekend.

The Cast Of Aquaman 2's Net Worth Rose Like A High Tide

Wonka retained the top spot in its fourth week, with $14 million.

According to Box Office Mojo, Wonka has to date grossed $164.3 million domestically, and $303.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $467.8 million.

1 Interstellar (2014)

Global Box Office, Interstellar: $731,079,637

Christopher Nolan's mind-bending sci-fi epic Interstellar takes the top spot on Chalamet's list, transporting audiences through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity amid a dying Earth.

These Are The Highest-Grossing Christopher Nolan Movies

Chalamet plays a young, rebellious son alongside Matthew McConaughey's astronaut protagonist, but his small role doesn't overshadow the film's grandiosity.

Despite Chalamet's limited screen time, Interstellar remains his highest-grossing venture to date. Interstellar grossed $188 million in the United States and Canada and $493 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $681 million against a production budget of $165 million.

Deadline Hollywood estimated that the film made $47 million in net profit for the studio, and Interstellar remains the highest-grossing among Timothée Chalamet's movies to date.