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Zoe Saldaña Set to Become the Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time Worldwide

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Hollywood history is in the making as Zoe Saldaña is set to become the highest-grossing actor of all time worldwide, a remarkable milestone driven by her consistent presence in some of the biggest film franchises ever produced.

Saldaña’s filmography boasts record-breaking blockbusters including James Cameron’s Avatar series—currently the highest-grossing film franchise in cinema history—as well as key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.

Unlike many box-office leaders, Saldaña has achieved this feat by excelling in ensemble franchises, often portraying iconic characters such as Neytiri and Gamora, which have become pop-culture touchstones across generations.

Industry analysts note that her upcoming projects and continued involvement in mega-budget franchises are expected to push her cumulative global box-office earnings beyond any actor before her, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable and influential stars.

Beyond box-office numbers, Zoe Saldaña has also been praised for her versatility, representation, and long-term impact on mainstream cinema, making this achievement not just a commercial triumph but a cultural one as well.

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James Marsden Calls Cyclops Return in Avengers: Doomsday a “Homecoming” After 20 Years

Tanisha Cardozo

After two decades, Marsden steps back into the visor as Scott Summers in Marvel’s upcoming multiverse epic.

It’s official: James Marsden is returning as Cyclops in Avengers: Doomsday, set for release in December 2026. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the 51-year-old actor opened up about slipping back into the role that introduced him to millions of fans in 2000’s X-Men — and what it means to revisit the Marvel universe after so many years.

“It’s a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map,” Marsden said. “I’m getting a little long in the tooth to put on the superhero costume,” he joked, before adding that the experience has been “a blast.”

Cyclops Returns to the MCU — Officially

Marsden’s return as Scott Summers (Cyclops) is part of Marvel Studios’ broader strategy to integrate the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox. With Avengers: Doomsday, the studio is going big — teasing a multiverse-spanning storyline that reunites several original cast members.

Confirmed to return alongside Marsden are:

  • Patrick Stewart as Professor X
  • Ian McKellen as Magneto
  • Kelsey Grammer as Beast
  • Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
  • Rebecca Romijn as Mystique

This marks a major pivot from the standalone X-Men films of the early 2000s to the unified, multiverse-driven MCU.

A Long and Winding Road for Cyclops

Marsden originated the role of Cyclops in X-Men (2000), and reprised it in X2: X-Men United (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), where his character was seemingly killed off. However, Cyclops reappeared via alternate timelines in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), cementing his presence as one of the franchise’s core characters.

“I’m dead. Well, maybe not,” Marsden quipped. “It really has been a blast… a very beloved character, this icon from the comics. And so to step back into that role was pretty special.”

Marvel’s Multiverse Grows Bigger

With Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is pulling together legacy heroes from across decades, crafting a story that pays homage to its cinematic history while launching a new chapter for fans. For longtime X-Men followers, seeing Marsden back in action is more than just nostalgia — it’s closure, celebration, and a hint of what’s to come.