Timothée Chalamet went from indie darling to a legitimate box-office titan, with his theatrical releases collectively grossing over $3.1 billion worldwide. He has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
The Oscar-nominated actor’s career arc is one of Hollywood’s most remarkable commercial ascents, from a supporting turn in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar to headlining multiple $ 600 million-plus blockbusters.
Chalamet has appeared in 13 significant theatrical releases since 2014, with eight grossing over $35 million worldwide. His three most recent lead roles, Dune: Part Two, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown, have collectively earned $1.49 billion. Here’s every film ranked from highest to lowest gross:
| Rank | Film | Year | Worldwide Gross | Budget | RT Score | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interstellar | 2014 | $771.0M | $165M | 73% | Supporting |
| 2 | Dune: Part Two | 2024 | $715.4M | $190M | 92% | Lead |
| 3 | Wonka | 2023 | $634.5M | $125M | 82% | Lead |
| 4 | Dune | 2021 | $410.7M | $165M | 83% | Lead |
| 5 | Little Women | 2019 | $220.1M | $40M | 95% | Supporting |
| 6 | A Complete Unknown | 2024 | $140.5M | $70M | 82% | Lead |
| 7 | Lady Bird | 2017 | $79.0M | $10M | 99% | Supporting |
| 8 | The French Dispatch | 2021 | $46.3M | $25M | 75% | Supporting |
| 9 | Call Me By Your Name | 2017 | $41.9M | $3.5M | 95% | Lead |
| 10 | Hostiles | 2017 | $35.7M | $39M | 71% | Supporting |
| 11 | Beautiful Boy | 2018 | $16.0M | $25M | 68% | Lead |
| 12 | Bones and All | 2022 | $15.2M | $16M | 82% | Co-Lead |
| 13 | Miss Stevens | 2016 | ~$4K | N/A | 86% | Supporting |
Note: Don’t Look Up (2021) and The King (2019) were excluded because they were primarily streaming releases with minimal theatrical releases.
Interstellar
Chalamet’s highest-grossing film remains Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, Interstellar, which grossed $771 million worldwide. His role as young Tom Cooper was relatively small, with Casey Affleck playing the adult version. But this film introduced audiences to an 18-year-old Chalamet who would eventually become one of Hollywood’s biggest draws.
The movie won five Oscars and gave Chalamet his first taste of blockbuster filmmaking. Not a bad way to launch a career, right?
Dune and Dune: Part Two
While Interstellar opened doors, the Dune franchise turned Chalamet into a bona fide box office powerhouse. Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation earned $410.7 million despite being released simultaneously on HBO Max during the pandemic. That simultaneous release likely cost the film over $100 million in additional revenue, yet it still swept the technical Oscars with six wins.
The sequel absolutely demolished expectations. Dune: Part Two raked in $715.4 million worldwide, including an impressive $82.5 million domestic opening weekend. Warner Bros. reported a net profit of $184.3 million, making it its most profitable release of 2024. The film’s success was so massive that a third instalment is already filming in Hungary, scheduled for December 2026.
Chalamet’s portrayal of Paul Atreides proved he could carry a massive franchise on his shoulders. The combination of critical acclaim (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and commercial success established him as a leading man who delivers both artistically and financially.
Wonka
Wonka earned $634.5 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing live-action musical since the pandemic. Director Paul King’s prequel significantly outperformed Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which made $475 million.
The film generated an estimated $182 million in net profit and ranked sixth on Deadline’s 2023 “Most Valuable Blockbusters” list. Chalamet earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy. That’s a massive expansion of his commercial range and shows studios they can trust him with a range of genres.
The Indie Years
Before blockbuster stardom, Chalamet built his reputation on smaller, critically acclaimed films.
Call Me By Your Name remains his defining artistic achievement. Made for just $3.5 million, Luca Guadagnino’s romance earned $41.9 million, an incredible 12x return on investment. The film earned Chalamet an Oscar nomination for Best Actor at age 22, making him the third-youngest nominee in that category’s history. He also took home the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Breakthrough Award.
His supporting role in Lady Bird showcases his range as the pretentious love interest Kyle Scheible. Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut earned $79 million on a $10 million budget and achieved a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. The A24 release received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Little Women reunited Chalamet with Gerwig and co-star Saoirse Ronan. His portrayal of Laurie helped the film reach $220 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. The adaptation earned six Oscar nominations and won for Best Costume Design.
A Complete Unknown
Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic represents a different kind of success story. A Complete Unknown has earned $140.5 million worldwide against its $70 million budget, making it Searchlight Pictures’ highest-grossing release since Disney’s 2019 acquisition.
The film earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for James Mangold, and Best Actor for Chalamet, his second career nomination. He performed all vocals live, singing 40 Dylan songs while playing guitar and harmonica. The transformation was so complete that he stayed fully in character during three months of filming.
Though he lost the Oscar to Adrien Brody, Chalamet won the SAG Award for Best Actor.
What’s Coming Next
Chalamet’s upcoming slate promises continued box office dominance. Marty Supreme arrives December 25, 2025, marking his first collaboration with Josh Safdie. The A24 sports drama about a ping-pong hustler carries a reported $70 million budget and has already premiered to a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Chalamet trained for years, reportedly travelling with a ping-pong table to every set since 2018.
Dune: Part Three hits theatres December 18, 2026, adapting Frank Herbert’s “Dune Messiah.” Chalamet returns as Emperor Paul Atreides alongside Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa, with Robert Pattinson rumoured to join the cast.
He’s also reuniting with James Mangold for High Side, a crime thriller about a former MotoGP racer drawn into bank robberies. The project remains in pre-production, but adds another high-profile collaboration to his resume.
