"In a win for the LGBTQ+ community, Bailey, who plays Prince Fiyero in Wicked: For Good, is the highest-grossing box office star of 2025. On its opening weekend, Wicked: For Good grossed $226 million (£173 million) worldwide and earned $147 million at the domestic box office, making history as the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation. Bailey's return in the film, alongside protagonists Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, is one part of his 2025 domination."
"The actor also starred in Jurassic World: Rebirth as paleontologist Dr Henry Loomis, helping the film to achieve a $868 million worldwide gross. Jurassic World: Rebirth currently sits as the fourth-highest grossing film of 2025, trailling only behind Ne Zha 2, Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie. The first Wicked film took in $759 million worldwide from a production budget of $150 million in 2024, meaning For Good, its sequel,is on track to place high in 2025's top 10."
Jonathan Bailey achieved the status of highest-grossing box office star of 2025 through leading roles in Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Wicked: For Good opened to $226 million (£173 million) worldwide and $147 million domestically, the largest opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation. Jurassic World: Rebirth earned $868 million worldwide and ranks fourth among 2025 releases behind Ne Zha 2, Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie. The first Wicked film previously grossed $759 million worldwide from a $150 million budget, positioning the sequel for a strong top-10 finish. Bailey's success is noted as a significant win for LGBTQ+ representation, tied to his openness about industry pressures and his recognition as People magazine's sexiest man alive, the first out gay man to receive that title and cover.
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