Logan's Run: The Highest-Grossing Hugh Jackman Movies, Ranked

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• Rise Of The Guardians (2012)

• X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

• Happy Feet (2006)

• X2 (2003)

• The Wolverine (2013)

• The Greatest Showman (2017)

• Les Misérables (2012)

• X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

• Logan (2017)

• X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)

Highlights

• Hugh Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine in X-Men: Days Of Future Past marked his highest-grossing movie, earning $746 million worldwide.
• The final Wolverine film, Logan, was critically acclaimed, making $619 million globally on a $97 million budget.
• Rise Of The Guardians is among Jackman's highest-grossing films, earning $306 million worldwide and doubling its production budget.

Hugh Jackman's rugged good looks and knack for playing characters ranging from ferocious mutants to charming song-and-dance men have established him as a staple on the silver screen for over three decades.

Beginning in theater and television, he steadily climbed the ranks to become one of Hollywood's most celebrated actors.

His breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, spanning from 2000 to 2017 (and reprised in 2024), helped him to global fame, and earned him a Guinness World Record for the "longest career as a live-action Marvel character" — tied with Sir Patrick Stewart.

Jackman's magnetic screen presence has powered over 30 big-budget films to $7.8 billion in lifetime box office earnings. The seasoned Australian actor has headlined a diverse array of films spanning multiple genres.

Jackman has consistently delivered masterful performances — from the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold to the action-horror Van Helsing, and from the drama The Prestige to the musical The Greatest Showman.

Hugh Jackman's net worth is estimated to be $100 million as of 2024, thanks to his successful career in both film and stage.

After years of rumors, Jackman is set to reprise the role of Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is now slated to premiere in July 2024.

While we all eagerly await the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, let's look at the highest-grossing Hugh Jackman movies to date.

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10 Rise Of The Guardians (2012)

Global Box Office, Rise Of The Guardians - $306,941,670

Bringing a touch of holiday magic to the box office in 2012 was Rise Of The Guardians, an animated adventure film that turned out to be a surprise hit.

Hugh Jackman lent his voice talents to the film as E. Aster Bunnymund, a unique take on the Easter Bunny, joining forces with Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman, and Jack Frost to fight off an evil force threatening children's belief.

The film became somewhat of a modern holiday classic, grossing over $306 million worldwide. While it doubled its production budget of $145 million, it fell short of expectations due to marketing and distribution costs.

Despite featuring a star-studded cast that included Chris Pine, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, and Isla Fisher alongside Jackman, Rise Of The Guardians has yet to be greenlit for a sequel, leaving fans wondering if the Guardians will ever return to the big screen.

9 X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Global Box Office, X-Men Origins: Wolverine - $373,062,864

Fans were hungry to see the backstory of their favorite mutant, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine delivered – at least in terms of box office returns.

Jackman reprises his role as Logan, delving into his troubled past, his brutal transformation in the Weapon X program, and his complex rivalry with his half-brother Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber).

Jackman was paid $20 million for his dual role as producer and star in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The film was criticized for its story, script, visual effects, and pacing, but Jackman's performance was praised.

It opened as the number one film at the box office, with $85 million in its opening weekend. While it received largely unfavorable reviews from critics, the film has been a financial success at the box office.

According to Box Office Mojo, Wolverine has grossed approximately $179.9 million in the United States and Canada.

It took in another $193 million in other territories, giving it a worldwide total of $373 million.

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8 Happy Feet (2006)

Global Box Office, Happy Feet - $384,336,108

Though not known for his dulcet tones, Hugh Jackman's voice work as Memphis in Happy Feet demonstrated his vocal range and playful side, proving a crucial step in showcasing his versatility as a performer.

The film follows Mumble (Elijah Wood), an emperor penguin who is able to tap dance brilliantly — despite his lack of ability to sing the heartsong to attract a soulmate.

Happy Feet received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visuals, storyline, and songs. The film opened at number one in the United States on its first weekend, grossing $41.6 million.

Happy Feet had grossed $198.0 million in the US and Canada and $186.3 million in other countries, making about $384.3 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million.

7 X2 (2003)

Global Box Office, X2 - $407,711,549

Hugh Jackman returned as the adamantium-clawed Wolverine in the explosive sequel X2 (also known as X-Men 2).

The sequel follows the X-Men as they are forced into an uneasy alliance with their rivals, the Brotherhood Of Mutants, to combat a common threat – the military mastermind William Stryker.

Stryker's plan to exterminate the mutant population placed every mutant in grave danger. X2 received widespread acclaim for its gripping storyline, exhilarating action sequences, and stellar performances.

Opening with $85.6 million in North America, the film went on to gross $214.9 million domestically and $192.8 million overseas, culminating in a global box office total of $407.7 million.

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6 The Wolverine (2013)

Global Box Office, The Wolverine - $414,828,246

Hugh Jackman received a paycheck of $20 million to reprise his role in the standalone film The Wolverine.

Following the events of a previous X-Men film, a weary and vulnerable Wolverine travels to Japan to meet an old friend.

However, this reunion takes a dark turn as Logan becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving Yakuza gangsters and mutants.

The Wolverine did not quite match the domestic box office success of previous X-Men films, grossing $132.5 million in North America; it found a strong international audience, earning an impressive $282 million overseas to bring its global total to $414.8 million.

The Wolverine received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its production design, Jackman's performance, and thematic profundity.

5 The Greatest Showman (2017)

Global Box Office, The Greatest Showman - $438,550,994

Hugh Jackman reminded everyone that he is much more than a superhero actor — he was also a terrific performer in the smash-hit musical The Greatest Showman.

The film is a fictional depiction of the life of P. T. Barnum, a showman and entertainer, and his creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions.

The film was praised for its catchy song catalog and production values, but was criticized for its historical liberties.

At the box office, The Greatest Showman grossed $174.3 million in the United States and Canada and $260.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $435 million against a production budget of $84 million.

According to Deadline Hollywood,The Greatest Showman made a net profit of $100 million.

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4 Les Misérables (2012)

Global Box Office, Les Misérables - $442,749,679

Hugh Jackman gave a career-defining performance as Jean Valjean in the 2012 musical adaptation of Les Misérables.

This sweeping epic tells the story of Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption in a time of social upheaval in France.

Jackman's powerful acting and vocals were a centerpiece of the film, which also featured Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, and Amanda Seyfried.

His raw vocals and anguished portrayal in this epic musical adaptation earned him a reported $5 million.

Opening at $27.3 million in its debut weekend, Les Misérables went on to gross $149.2 million domestically and $293.4 million internationally, achieving an impressive worldwide total of $442.7 million.

3 X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Global Box Office, X-Men: The Last Stand - $460,435,291

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine was front and center in X-Men: The Last Stand, the third installment of the original X-Men trilogy.

The film's storyline revolves around mutants confronting an existential threat posed by a "cure," while also grappling with the resurrected Jean Grey's destructive power.

X-Men: The Last Stand received mixed reviews from critics, and was deemed inferior to its predecessors. It grossed $102.7 million during its three-day opening weekend.

With a reported budget of $210 million, X-Men: The Last Stand went on to earn $234.4 million at the domestic box office and $225 million abroad, for a worldwide total of $459.4 million.

Jackman, who returned to the role of Wolverine, reportedly received a salary of $5 million for his participation in the film.

While the movie faced criticism for deviating from the source material and lacking the depth of its predecessors, Jackman's portrayal of the conflicted mutant remains a highlight.

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2 Logan (2017)

Global Box Office, Logan - $619,180,476

Hugh Jackman's final outing as Wolverine was not your typical superhero blockbuster.

Logan was a gut-wrenching, R-rated farewell, a neo-Western set in a bleak future where mutants were fading, and our once-invincible hero was a shadow of himself.

The film, serving as the finale to the Wolverine trilogy, follows an aging Wolverine forced to protect a powerful young mutant, Laura, while grappling with the decline of his own powers and the failing health of Professor X.

According to TheThings, Jackman took a pay cut to ensure this risky, uncompromising vision could be realized – instead, likely negotiating a share of the box office profits.

It was a gamble that paid off spectacularly.

Logan was hailed as one of the greatest superhero films ever made, a profound meditation on aging, legacy, and violence.

Audiences responded emotionally to Logan, helping it to a global total of $619.2 million – a profitable return against its $97 million budget.

Logan was broadly considered Hugh Jackman's final curtain call as Wolverine — until Ryan Reynolds persuaded him to reprise his role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine.

1 X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)

Global Box Office, X-Men: Days Of Future Past - $746,045,700

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine took center stage once again in X-Men: Days Of Future Past, a time-bending adventure that bridged the past and future of the X-Men universe.

With humanity and mutants on the brink of annihilation, Wolverine is sent back in time to alter history and forge alliances between younger versions of Professor X and Magneto.

Days Of Future Past was a critical and commercial juggernaut.

It wowed audiences with its ambitious scope, stunning visual effects, and clever integration of both the original X-Men cast and their younger counterparts from X-Men: First Class.

For his role in Days Of Future Past, Jackman was paid $7 million. The film made history with its $90 million opening weekend, the highest for an X-Men film domestically.

Days Of Future Past grossed $233.9 million in North America and $512.1 million in other territories, totaling $746.0 million worldwide, and making it the highest-grossing Hugh Jackman movie to date.

Deadline Hollywood reported that Days Of Future Past made a net profit of $77.3 million, highlighting its significant commercial success.

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