The Highest-Grossing Rebecca Ferguson Movies, From Mission: Impossible To Dune

Posted by Larita Shotwell on Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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  • Rebecca Ferguson has starred in blockbuster hits like Mission: Impossible and Dune, grossing $4.1 billion globally.
  • Ferguson's role as Miranda North in Life contributed to its $100.5 million box office success.
  • The highest-grossing Rebecca Ferguson movie to date is Mission Impossible: Fallout.

Rebecca Ferguson's time in Tinseltown has been a whirlwind of critical acclaim and blockbuster dominance.

She began her acting career with the Swedish soap opera Nya Tider, and went on to make her film debut in the slasher film Drowning Ghost (2004).

However, her international breakthrough came in 2013, with her Golden Globe-nominated performance as Elizabeth Woodville in The White Queen.

Since then, she's become a fixture in action and sci-fi franchises, starring in over 20 films that have amassed $4.1 billion at the global box office.

In roles ranging from the steely agent Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible franchise to Lady Jessica Atreides in the epic Dune, she has both critical acclaim and commercial appeal.

Her standout performances include her portrayal of Jenny Lind in the beloved musical film The Greatest Showman, and Miranda North in Life. She had supporting parts in the science fiction films Dune and Dune: Part Two.

Rebecca Ferguson's net worth is estimated at around $6 million, and today, we'll explore the numbers behind her impressive filmography, ranking her highest-grossing films.

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10 Life (2017)

Global Box Office, Life - $100,541,806

While not a runaway blockbuster, Life holds a unique place in Rebecca Ferguson's resume and the sci-fi horror genre.

Directed by Daniel Espinosa, the film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, and Ferguson herself.

Ferguson takes on the role of Miranda North, a calm and collected quarantine enforcement officer onboard the International Space Station.

The crew makes a groundbreaking discovery – the first signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars. However, their excitement quickly turns to terror as the alien lifeform rapidly evolves, exhibiting surprising intelligence and deadliness.

Despite comparisons to classics like Alien, Life mainly garnered positive reviews for its acting, suspenseful story, and intriguing visuals.

The film performed modestly at the box office, grossing $30.2 million domestically and $70.3 million internationally for a global total of $100.5 million.

This number was a solid return on its estimated $58 million production budget.

Estimated Budget

$58,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$12,501,936

Box Office (Domestic)

$30,234,022

Box Office (International)

$70,307,784

Box Office (Total)

$100,541,806

9 The Girl On The Train (2016)

Global Box Office, The Girl On The Train - $173,185,859

Rebecca Ferguson departs from her typical action heroine roles in this twisty psychological thriller to play Anna, a seemingly glamorous and put-together woman entangled in a missing person investigation.

Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, the film follows the perspectives of three deeply flawed women, headlined by Emily Blunt.

Ferguson's performance brings an enigmatic quality to Anna, making audiences question whether she's a victim, a suspect, or something far more insidious.

The Girl On The Train proved to be a box office smash, raking in $75.4 million at the domestic box office and $97.8 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $173.2 million.

With a production budget of just $45 million, the movie was a major financial success.

Estimated Budget

$45,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$24,536,265

Box Office (Domestic)

$75,395,035

Box Office (International)

$97,790,824

Box Office (Total)

$173,185,859

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8 Dune: Part Two (2024)

Global Box Office, Dune: Part Two - $178,500,000

Fresh off its record-breaking opening weekend, Dune: Part Two is poised to become another significant entry in Rebecca Ferguson's filmography.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this epic science fiction sequel picks up where the first film left off, following Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he unites with the Fremen of Arrakis to take on the tyrannical House Harkonnen.

Ferguson reprises her role as Lady Jessica, Paul's mother and a member of the mysterious Bene Gesserit sisterhood. While the film is still relatively new in theaters, it's already a commercial success.

As of March 3rd, Dune: Part Two had grossed an estimated $82.5 million in North America and $100 million abroad, bringing its global total to a mighty $182.5 million.

Considering the film's hefty production budget (estimated at around $165 million), it will need a continued strong performance to turn a profit.

Estimated Budget

$190,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$81,500,000

Box Office (Domestic)

$81,500,000

Box Office (International)

$97,000,000

Box Office (Total)

$178,500,000

7 Hercules (2014)

Global Box Office, Hercules - $244,819,862

Before her laudable performances in space operas and high-octane spy thrillers, Rebecca Ferguson left her mark on the sword-and-sandal genre with Hercules.

The film stars Dwayne Johnson as the legendary demigod, but Ferguson steals the show as Ergenia, a fierce warrior princess of Thrace.

The film follows Hercules, a self-proclaimed demigod, and his band of mercenaries as they lead the Thracian army against a warlord.

It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praise for Johnson's performance and the action sequences, though the screenplay and plot received criticism.

Hercules grossed $72.7 million in the United States and Canada and $172.1 million in other territories, for a total of $244.8 million worldwide.

Estimated Budget

$100,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$29,800,263

Box Office (Domestic)

$72,688,614

Box Office (International)

$172,131,248

Box Office (Total)

$244,819,862

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6 Men In Black: International (2019)

Global Box Office, Men In Black: International - $253,890,701

Suiting up for intergalactic adventures, Rebecca Ferguson took on a new kind of hero in Men In Black: International.

This spin-off of the beloved sci-fi comedy franchise placed Ferguson alongside Chris Hemsworth, as a pair of elite agents tasked with keeping Earth safe from alien threats.

The film received mixed reviews; while some praised the action sequences, the overall plot fell flat with critics.

Financially, Men In Black: International brought in $80 million in the US and Canada and $173.9 million in other countries, reaching a global total of $254 million, achieving a near-break-even point at the box office.

Estimated Budget

$110,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$30,035,838

Box Office (Domestic)

$80,001,807

Box Office (International)

$173,888,894

Box Office (Total)

$253,890,701

5 The Greatest Showman (2017)

Global Box Office, The Greatest Showman - $438,550,306

The Greatest Showman, a 2017 biographical musical drama, dazzled audiences with its vibrant visuals, catchy songs, and star-studded cast.

Rebecca Ferguson joined the ranks as Jenny Lind, a renowned Swedish opera singer. Loosely based on the life of P.T. Barnum, the film delves into his journey of creating the famed Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Despite historical inaccuracies, The Greatest Showman proved to be a box office smash with a global total of $438.6 million.

According to Box Office Mojo, this includes a domestic take of $174.3 million and an international haul of $260.7 million, all against a production budget of $84 million.

Deadline Hollywood estimated the film turned in $100 million in net profit.

Estimated Budget

$84,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$8,805,843

Box Office (Domestic)

$174,340,174

Box Office (International)

$264,210,132

Box Office (Total)

$438,550,306

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4 Dune (2021)

Global Box Office, Dune - $433,796,625

Rebecca Ferguson stepped onto the vast sands of Arrakis in Denis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed adaptation of Dune.

This first installment of the planned two-part saga follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his noble House Atreides as they take control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the spice mélange, a valuable and highly sought-after commodity.

Ferguson portrays Lady Jessica, Paul's mother and a member of the mysterious Bene Gesserit sisterhood.

Praised for its directing, acting, and faithfulness to the source material, Dune became a box office success.

Dune grossed $110 million in the United States and Canada and $324.8 million in other countries, for a total of $434.8 million worldwide.

Estimated Budget

$165,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$41,011,174

Box Office (Domestic)

$108,897,830

Box Office (International)

$324,898,795

Box Office (Total)

$433,796,625

3 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Global Box Office, Dead Reckoning Part One - $567,535,383

Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as Ilsa Faust in the action-packed sequel, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

This seventh installment in the high-octane franchise sees Ethan Hunt and his IMF team facing a new threat - a dangerous rogue AI known as "the Entity."

Despite facing competition from cultural phenomena like "Barbenheimer," the film grossed $172.1 million domestically and $395.4 million abroad, totaling $567.5 million worldwide.

Although it underperformed compared to its predecessor, Dead Reckoning Part One received critical acclaim and earned nominations for "Best Sound" and "Best Visual Effects" at the 96th Academy Awards.

The film's success sets the stage for a highly anticipated sequel, slated for release on May 23, 2025.

Estimated Budget

$291,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$54,688,347

Box Office (Domestic)

$172,135,383

Box Office (International)

$395,400,000

Box Office (Total)

$567,535,383

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2 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)

Global Box Office, Rogue Nation - $682,716,636

The 2015 action spy film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation marked the fifth installment in the popular franchise.

Rebecca Ferguson joined the cast as Ilsa Faust, a mysterious woman who becomes entangled with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) as they face off against a deadly new enemy, The Syndicate, a rogue organization made up of disavowed international spies.

The film scared up critical acclaim, particularly for its intense action sequences, and the performances of Cruise and Ferguson.

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation grossed $195 million in the US and Canada and $487.7 million in other countries, for a total of $682.7 million worldwide.

According to Deadline Hollywood, Rogue Nation made a profit of $109 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues.

Estimated Budget

$150,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$55,520,089

Box Office (Domestic)

$195,042,377

Box Office (International)

$487,674,259

Box Office (Total)

$682,716,636

1 Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Global Box Office, Mission: Impossible - Fallout - $791,657,398

Picking up two years after the events of Rogue Nation, Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as Ilsa Faust in Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Fallout.

The film follows Ethan Hunt and his team as they race against time to prevent a nuclear attack orchestrated by terrorist Solomon Lane and the mysterious extremist John Lark.

Ferguson's Ilsa Faust proves to be a valuable asset once again, navigating the twists and turns of the IMF's mission. The film received critical acclaim, particularly for its standout setpieces and several awards.

Worldwide, Fallout grossed $791.1 million, making it the highest-grossing Rebecca Ferguson movie, and the highest-grossing film in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Estimated Budget

$178,000,000

Opening Weekend (Domestic)

$61,236,534

Box Office (Domestic)

$220,159,104

Box Office (International)

$571,498,294

Box Office (Total)

$791,657,398

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