A Complete Unknown has pushed star Timothée Chalamet to a new box office milestone. The film broke new ground this week by crossing the $60 million mark worldwide. Made on an estimated budget between $50 to $70 million, James Mangold’s biopic still has a long way to go before it reaches profitable margins but is on a good path to success. This is especially important as the film has been getting a lot of award nominations, including Chalamet’s performance. In addition, A Complete Unknown cast includes Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Joe Tippett, Eriko Hatsune, and Scoot McNairy.
Per The Numbers, A Complete Unknown has pushed Chalamet to a new box office career milestone. While accounting for the latest box office collection, Chalamet’s overall career gross is now over $3 billion worldwide. The Bob Dylan biopic is Chalamet’s seventh-highest-grossing film in his career, bringing in $62.3 million so far.
What This Means For Timothée Chalamet
Chalamet’s Record Is Well-Timed
While A Complete Unknown pushed Chalamet over the $3 billion mark, it is far from the highest-grossing film of his career. The majority of his box office success comes from just a few movies, including Wonka, Interstellar, and both Dune films. While these movies have made Chalamet an A-list star, they are far from the only high points in his career, with critical darlings such as Lady Bird and Call Me by Your Name. However, A Complete Unknown is succeeding commercially and critically, making it a standout film.
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Timothée Chalamet’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies |
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Domestic Box Office |
Total Worldwide Box Office |
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Dune: Part Two (2024) |
$282.7 million |
$715.2 million |
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Interstellar (2014) |
$203.2 million |
$643.3 million |
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Wonka (2023) |
$218.5 million |
$634.6 million |
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Dune (2021) |
$111 million |
$430.1 million |
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Little Women (2019) |
$108 million |
$218.8 million |
Chalamet’s record comes at a critical time in his career. The Academy Award nominations will be announced tomorrow, and Chalamet is certain to appear on the nominations list for Best Actor in a Leading Role this year. Any buzz about A Complete Unknown, including his box office record, will make the actor gain steam as awards season comes into full swing. The more momentum the film gains, the more likely Chalamet is to walk away with his first Oscar on March 2.
Our Take On Timothée Chalamet’s New Record
Chalamet Has Achieved This Feat Relatively Quickly
I find Chalamet’s new career record so impressive because of how quickly he has risen to fame. Some stars, even those in big action franchises, take years to reach $3 billion. Chalamet’s breakout role came just eight years ago in Call Me by Your Name, which made a comparatively smaller $41.5 million. The star really sH๏τ up from there, breaking out not just in the Dune franchise but also in one-off box office hits like Wonka and Interstellar. It will be interesting to see how far Chalamet can take his career as an A-lister beyond A Complete Unknown.
Source: The Numbers
