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- Mckenna Grace's breakout role in Gifted led to a stellar career, and a Critics' Choice nomination.
- Grace's versatile portfolio includes acclaimed roles in dramas, horror franchises, and broad-appeal box office hits.
- Top-grossing films like Annabelle and Ghostbusters: Afterlife contributed to her $3.4 billion box office total gross to date.
Mckenna Grace might still be in her teens, but her resume reads like that of a veteran with an eye for box office gold.
Bursting onto the scene as a child actress, Grace quickly established herself as a multifaceted talent.
Her breakout role as a child prodigy in Gifted in 2017 earned her critical acclaim — and a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for "Best Young Performer," marking the beginning of a stellar career.
Grace has consistently delivered acclaim-worthy performances in dramas like the biographical sports film I, Tonya, and spine-chilling horror projects such as Annabelle Comes Home.
Her appearances in box office smashes like Captain Marvel and Ghostbusters: Afterlife have contributed to a cumulative box office gross exceeding $3.4 billion.
As of 2024, Mckenna Grace's net worth is estimated at around $2 million.
For her harrowing performance as an abused teenager in The Handmaid's Tale, Grace made history as the youngest-ever nominee for a Primetime Emmy, in the category of "Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series."
Her talent extends beyond the screen; Grace has also made strides as a singer, with several singles and EPs to her name.
Grace is set to reprise her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which is set for a late March 2024 release.
Let's look at the highest-grossing Mckenna Grace movies to date, per data from Box Office Mojo.
Coming Very SoonThe Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Cast, Ranked By Net Worth
Since 1984, Ghostbusters has been a pop culture hit, grossing over $943 million worldwide. The latest sequel, Frozen Empire, has a star-studded cast.10 Gifted (2017)
Global Box Office, Gifted - $43,069,254
In Gifted, Mckenna Grace delivers a career-defining performance as Mary, a child prodigy whose mathematical brilliance far outpaces her years.
Caught between her fiercely protective uncle (Chris Evans) and an ambitious grandmother intent on exploiting her talents, Mary grapples with the complications of a life beyond her childhood understanding.
Gifted explores a complex custody battle between her devoted uncle (Evans) and her grandmother, and Grace infuses the role with a heartbreaking mixture of genius-level intellect and the simple desires of a young girl longing for normalcy.
Her nuanced performance gained widespread praise, including a "Best Young Actor/Actress" nomination at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Against a production budget of $7 million, Gifted scored $24.8 million in North America and $18.2 million in other territories, culminating in a global total of $43 million.
Estimated Budget | $7,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $446,380 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $24,801,212 |
Box Office (International) | $18,268,042 |
Box Office (Total) | $43,069,254 |
9 Spirit Untamed (2021)
Global Box Office, Spirit Untamed - $42,717,215
Mckenna Grace voiced Abigail Stone, one of the spirited friends who welcomes city-slicker Fortuna Lucky Prescott to the small town of Miradero in the 2021 animated adventure Spirit Untamed.
The film, a continuation of the Spirit franchise, follows Lucky's connection with a wild Mustang and the adventures on which they embark.
Although the film's stunning animation was praised, critics found the story somewhat lackluster, and it ultimately underperformed at the box office.
Despite opening with $6.3 million, it grossed only $17.7 million in the US and Canada and $25 million in other countries, for a global total of $43 million, against its $30 million production budget.
Estimated Budget | $30,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $6,101,050 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $17,716,215 |
Box Office (International) | $25,001,000 |
Box Office (Total) | $42,717,215 |
I, Tonya, With Margot RobbieThese Are The Highest-Grossing Margot Robbie Movies
Margot Robbie's future is bright, as she continues to dazzle Hollywood with high-grossing blockbuster films.8 I, Tonya (2017)
Global Box Office, I, Tonya - $53,939,297
In 2017's darkly comedic biopic, I, Tonya, Mckenna Grace took on the role of the younger version of the infamous figure skater, Tonya Harding.
The film explored Harding's life and career, culminating in the controversial attack on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan.
Though the film's story is told through the lens of an unreliable narrator, I, Tonya garnered critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of Margot Robbie (as an adult Harding) and Allison Janney (as Harding's mother).
Despite its shoestring budget of $11 million, I, Tonya was a box office success, with a global gross exceeding $53 million.
Domestically, the film earned $30 million, while international audiences poured in an additional $23.9 million.
Estimated Budget | $11,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $264,155 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $30,014,539 |
Box Office (International) | $23,924,758 |
Box Office (Total) | $53,939,297 |
7 How To Be A Latin Lover (2017)
Global Box Office, How To Be A Latin Lover - $62,547,032
Mckenna Grace held her own surrounded by comedic giants in the Mexican-American comedy film How To Be A Latin Lover.
Mckenna Grace played a pivotal role as Arden, the adorable and sassy object of her nephew Hugo's affection.
The film follows Maximo (Eugenio Derbez), a charming gigolo forced to move in with his estranged sister and her nerdy son, Hugo, after his wealthy wife kicks him out.
How To Be A Latin Lover was a sleeper hit at the box office, with a modest budget of $13 million. It debuted with a sizable $12.3 million over its opening weekend.
It went on to gross $32.1 million in the United States and Canada and $30.4 million in other territories, for a total of $62.6 million worldwide.
Estimated Budget | $13,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $12,252,439 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $32,149,404 |
Box Office (International) | $30,397,628 |
Box Office (Total) | $62,547,032 |
PAW Patrol, Starring ...Taraji P. Henson's Highest-Grossing Films Made Over $3 Billion
Taraji P. Henson's comments on Hollywood's pay disparities for Black women resonate louder when you see exactly how much money she's made for studios.6 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
Global Box Office, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie - $202,231,360
Paramount Pictures once again brought the cherished characters from the PAW Patrol television series to the big screen.
Voicing the character Skye, the movie's main protagonist, Mckenna Grace, joins an ensemble voice cast including Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, and Chris Rock.
The film sees the PAW Patrol pups gain superpowers and face off against the villainous Mayor Humdinger and his accomplice, Victoria Vance. Grace, alongside the star-studded voice cast, brings Skye's bravery and technical prowess to life.
Debuting at the top of the box office with $22.8 million on its opening weekend, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie went on a successful run at the box office.
By the end of its theatrical run, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie grossed $65.2 million in the United States and Canada and $137 million in other territories, totaling $202.2 million worldwide.
Estimated Budget | $30,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $22,764,354 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $65,231,360 |
Box Office (International) | $137,000,000 |
Box Office (Total) | $202,231,360 |
5 Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Global Box Office, Ghostbusters: Afterlife - $204,334,455
In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Mckenna Grace, alongside the star-studded cast, proved that brains, bravery, and a proton pack make for a winning combination.
As Phoebe, the science-obsessed and socially awkward granddaughter of Egon Spengler, Grace brought intelligence and heart to the film.
Her character discovers her family's connection to the original Ghostbusters, and becomes instrumental in battling a new supernatural threat.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a hit with audiences, paying homage to the original films while introducing a new generation to the world and spectral mayhem.
Upon its debut, Ghostbusters: Afterlife topped the box office with revenues of $44 million, signaling its immediate success.
With a domestic gross of $129.4 million in the United States and Canada and $75 million internationally, the film amassed $204.3 million worldwide.
Estimated Budget | $75,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $44,008,406 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $129,360,575 |
Box Office (International) | $74,973,880 |
Box Office (Total) | $204,334,455 |
A Fellow Former Child StarDrew Barrymore's Highest-Grossing Movies, From E.T. To Scream
Drew Barrymore, a child star turned $125 million superstar. Her filmography is worth over $3.45 billion.4 Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
Global Box Office, Annabelle Comes Home - $231,252,591
Building upon the terror and success of its predecessors, the supernatural horror film Annabelle Comes Home – the third installment of the Annabelle spin-off series within the Conjuring Universe – featured Mckenna Grace in the lead role.
She plays Judy Warren, the daughter of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga).
When her parents leave for a case, Judy finds herself besieged by supernatural terrors, after the demonic doll Annabelle awakens other evil entities locked away in the Warrens' artifact room.
Grace's portrayal of a terrified but determined young girl battling sinister forces added depth to this spine-tingling chapter of the Conjuring Universe.
Annabelle Comes Home scored $74.2 million in the United States and Canada and $157.1 million in other territories, bringing its global total to $231.3 million.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Annabelle Comes Home earned over $64 million in net profit.
Estimated Budget | $30,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $20,269,723 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $74,152,591 |
Box Office (International) | $157,100,000 |
Box Office (Total) | $231,252,591 |
3 The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
Global Box Office, The Angry Birds Movie - $352,333,929
The 2016 animated comedy film The Angry Birds Movie, based on the popular video game series, featured Mckenna Grace as the voice of Ella Bird.
The movie follows Red, a grumpy bird ostracized by his peers (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), who becomes convinced that a group of pigs arriving on their island are up to no good.
The film scored big at the box office, as it was embraced by audiences of different ages.
The Angry Birds Movie grossed $107.5 million in the United States and Canada and $244.8 million in other territories, for a total of $352.3 million worldwide.
Factoring in the film's production budget of $72 million and other expenses and revenue, Deadline Hollywood estimated that The Angry Birds Movie made a net profit of $73 million for the studio.
Estimated Budget | $73,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $38,155,177 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $107,509,366 |
Box Office (International) | $244,824,563 |
Box Office (Total) | $352,333,929 |
The OG Independence Day StarWill Smith's Highest Grossing Movies, Ranked
Will Smith has appeared in many box office smashes, and these films are at the top of his lucrative filmography.2 Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Global Box Office, Independence Day: Resurgence - $389,681,935
The ambitious sequel Independence Day: Resurgence attempted to re-ignite the global phenomenon of the original — but faced a mixed reception and disappointing box office returns, despite featuring a star-studded cast and Mckenna Grace in a minor role.
The film picks up two decades after the events of the original, with humanity facing a renewed alien threat.
While the global total reached $389.7 million, it paled in comparison to the massive $817.4 million earned by the 1996 original.
The film ultimately grossed $103.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $286.5 million in other territories.
This underwhelming performance was attributed to a $165 million production budget, and a lack of the magic that rattled the box office the first time around.
Estimated Budget | $165,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $41,039,944 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $103,144,286 |
Box Office (International) | $286,537,649 |
Box Office (Total) | $389,681,935 |
1 Captain Marvel (2019)
Global Box Office, Captain Marvel - $1,131,416,446
Making her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Grace played a thirteen-year-old version of the film's titular protagonist, Carol Danvers, showcasing the character's determination and spirit even before she gained her cosmic powers.
Even though her screen time was not extensive, this crucial role set the stage for Brie Larson's powerful portrayal of the heroine.
Captain Marvel received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the cast's performances, particularly that of Larson.
With $426.8 million in domestic earnings and $701.6 million internationally, the film's global total reached $1.128 billion — making it the highest-grossing among Mckenna Grace's films to date.
Deadline Hollywood estimated Captain Marvel's net profit to be $414 million, considering its production budgets and other costs, compared to its remarkable box office earnings.
Estimated Budget | $160,000,000 |
|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $153,433,423 |
Box Office (Domestic) | $426,829,839 |
Box Office (International) | $704,586,607 |
Box Office (Total) | $1,131,416,446 |
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