Benedict Cumberbatch has had an amazing career in movies that range from very small and intimate projects to massive blockbusters. Not surprisingly, the latter types of movies have helped to cement Cumberbatch as a box office champion with an impressive list of highest-grossing movies.
These movies highlight the range of Cumberbatch as an actor, with Oscar-winning dramas, family-friendly adventures, and of course, some superhero fun. While is only his latest hit, Cumberbatch has a stunning list of box office successes.
The thrilling war movie is the only one of Cumberbatch's highest-grossing movies that is not part of some pre-existing franchise, making its success all the more impressive. The World War I movie follows two young soldiers sent to stop their forces from falling into a trap. Cumberbatch has a small supporting role as the commanding officer of the attack.
The movie was shot by director Sam Mendes to appear as if it was one long, unending shot. This inventive and thrilling approach surely led to much of the success as audiences wanted to see how this magic trick was pulled off.
The reboot from J.J. Abrams was an exciting way of starting the franchise off on a new foot. However, the first sequel, , revisited a beloved storyline from the franchise. The movie follows the Enterprise crew hunting down a dangerous terrorist (Cumberbatch).
The twist featuring Cumberbatch's character was heavily criticized by fans and the movie failed to capture the fun of its predecessor. But with the new cast established and Cumberbatch's memorable villainous turn, it managed to outgross the original and became
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Cumberbatch has lent his famous voice to a number of animated projects, including this retelling of a Christmas favorite. finds Cumberbatch playing the titular and seeks to steal it from the people of Whoville.
Families seemed to flock to this movie over the holiday season, and it could become a new holiday classic for an entirely new generation. Its mix of humor and heart made it a perfect treat for all ages.
With Phase 3 of the MCU underway, Cumberbatch helped bring one of the most beloved Marvel characters to life. stars Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, a brilliant yet arrogant surgeon. After suffering an injury that threatens his career, he seeks a means of healing only to discover the world of the Mystic Arts instead.
Cumberbatch quickly became a perfect fit in the MCU and created one of the most complex and thrilling heroes in the cinematic universe. Despite being a solo movie for a new character, Doctor Strange's box office proved fans were ready to accept magic in the franchise.
The Phase 4 storyline of the multiverse continued in . The movie finds Strange jumping through the multiverse along with America Chavez as they are being hunted by his former ally, Scarlet Witch.
With the bigger scope, a more established hero in the universe, and some mind-blowing cameos, the sequel easily surpassed its predecessor. It helped cement Strange as a new leader of the MCU while also .
Though he doesn't appear on screen, Cumberbatch turned in one of the best performances in the movies as the ruthless dragon Smaug. After being teased in the first movie, allowed the villainous beast to step into the spotlight.
While movies failed to live up to the legacy of the trilogy, the box office was still staggering. With more action and thrills, it is often regarded as the best of this trilogy.
The trilogy concluded with , which showed the devastating power of Cumberbatch's Smaug as well as delivered a massive extended battle sequence in the third act of the movie.
While the new Middle Earth story was still not gripping fans as much as Peter Jackson's original movies, this final entry certainly ended big in terms of the scope and box office numbers.
While the movies have performed exceptionally well at the box office, a certain wall-crawling hero still has him beat. picked up with Peter Parker dealing with his identity being released to the public. But when he turns to Doctor Strange for help, they end up opening the multiverse with some devastating consequences.
Not only was the movie Spider-Man's third solo adventure in the MCU, but it tied into past Spider-Man franchises in some crowd-pleasing ways. After a couple of years of dismal box office during the pandemic, 's success was a glimmer of hope.
The began with , which found Thanos finally stepping out of the shadows. The movie brought the Marvel heroes together in an attempt to stop the Mad Titan from wiping out half the universe.
Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange is finally given the chance to meet some new heroes, including some memorable moments with Tony Stark. The big and bold adventure was one of the MCU's biggest hits and set the stage for an even bigger finale.
The end of a huge era in the MCU came with . The big and emotional superhero adventure found the remaining heroes dealing with the aftermath of Thanos' attack and looking to set things right.
Along with being the MCU biggest movie, it also briefly held the distinction of being the highest-grossing movie of all time. It served as a fitting end for a number of key characters while also setting the stage for the future.
