Stars The Numbers ((new)) — Business Report Highest Grossing

His total? Over globally.

Why? Because for a stretch between 2008 and 2019, Downey’s Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes films generated absurd per-film averages. He didn't just appear in movies; he was the revenue driver.

Unlike other sites that rely on estimates or global “cultural impact,” The Numbers tracks exact box office figures, adjusting for inflation and digging into the data behind who actually sells tickets. Their latest business report on the highest-grossing stars is out, and the results might surprise you.