A Year of Historic Achievements

Zoe Saldana has completed a remarkable sweep of the 2025 awards season, earning a Golden Globe, SAG Award, BAFTA, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Netflix film Emilia Pérez.

The 46-year-old actress made history at the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, becoming the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award.

Box Office Dominance

Saldana’s impact on the film industry is unprecedented, having starred in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water). Her films have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide, making her the second highest-grossing lead actress and the highest-grossing actress overall.

Upcoming Projects

Fans can look forward to three upcoming Avatar sequels, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar 4, and Avatar 5. While plot details remain confidential, the sci-fi franchise will continue the story of the Na’vi clan, with Saldana reprising her role as Neytiri alongside Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang.

Additionally, Saldana has lent her voice to Walt Disney Pictures’ animated adventure comedy ‘Elio,’ working alongside Yonas Kibreab, Brad Garrett, Shirley Henderson, and Jameela Jamil. The story follows an eleven-year-old boy who becomes Earth’s ambassador to the universe, forming new bonds with aliens while discovering his true identity.

Future Prospects

With the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, industry experts anticipate that Saldana will soon claim the top spot on the highest-grossing actors list, surpassing current leaders Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. Beyond Avatar, Saldana is set to appear in several other high-profile projects, including a rumored collaboration with Denis Villeneuve and a lead role in a Netflix original series, further cementing her position as one of the most versatile and bankable stars in the industry.