Actor Timothée Chalamet has accomplished a rare milestone in Hollywood. Known for starring in movies like Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and the Dune film series, the actor has constantly earned critical acclaim for his on-screen performances, even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
And with his last two films, including Wonka and Dune: Part Two, he has now surpassed John Travolta’s 45-year-old record by starring in two of the highest-grossing films within an eight-month timeframe.
Timothée Chalamet Shatters Hollywood Record With Wonka And Dune 2
The Timothée Chalamet starrer Dune: Part Two has not only outperformed its predecessor at the box office but has also become the highest-grossing film of the year so far, earning $627 million worldwide. This success adds to Chalamet’s recent string of hits.
Before Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, Chalamet took on the role of Willy Wonka in the musical fantasy film Wonka, released in December 2023. The movie also received positive reception from critics and earned $632 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
With these consecutive box office triumphs, Chalamet has now made history by leading two highest-grossing films released within eight months. This achievement echoes the likes of John Travolta, who reached a similar milestone with Saturday Night Fever and Grease.
Released in the late 1970s, both films were among the highest-grossing films of their respective release years. Other actors who have enjoyed consecutive hits within a condensed timeframe include Zoe Saldana, who starred in blockbusters like Avatar: The Way of Water and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Chris Pratt have also relished similar success. Johansson starred in two of the highest-grossing films of 2016, Captain America: Civil War and The Jungle Book, and Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy threequel and The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023.
Timothée Chalamet Lands a Multi-Year Deal With Warner Bros.
Following the success of Wonka and Dune: Part Two, the Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet has inked a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. The agreement encompasses both his acting and producing endeavors, with Chalamet anticipated to receive substantial compensation for his leading roles in studio films.
Under the terms of the first-look deal, Chalamet also retains the ability to pursue projects elsewhere. Warner Bros. Picture Group CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have released a statement saying that they are “thrilled that [Chalamet] has chosen our studio to be his creative home.” The statement further read, as per Variety
“His collaboration on the campaigns for Dune and Wonka is something we all enjoyed immensely, and the results speak for themselves.”
The actor has also expressed his gratitude for working with Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy, and their teams on Wonka and Dune, describing the experience as deeply rewarding. “I’m so grateful for their support as an actor, producer, and collaborator,” he said while stating that he sees this partnership as a natural progression and is enthusiastic about the future.
Wonka is available to stream on Max.
Dune: Part Two is playing in theatres.
