Anthony Hopkins’s 14 Highest-Grossing Movies – Adjusted for Inflation
From his Oscar-winning turn as Hannibal Lecter to major roles in superhero franchises and animated epics, Anthony Hopkins has captivated audiences for decades. Here are his 14 biggest box office successes, ranked by worldwide gross adjusted for inflation.
14) A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Hopkins joined an ensemble of stars in this sprawling WWII epic about Operation Market Garden. His role as Lt. Colonel Frost added weight to the film’s dramatic scope.
Worldwide gross in 1977: $50,800,000
Adjusted for 2025: $268,780,261
13) Alexander (2004)
In Oliver Stone’s historical drama, Hopkins portrayed Ptolemy, who narrates the legendary life of Alexander the Great. While divisive critically, it still drew big global audiences.
Worldwide gross in 2004: $167,297,191
Adjusted for 2025: $283,963,797
12) Beowulf (2007)
Hopkins played King Hrothgar in this motion-capture epic directed by Robert Zemeckis. With cutting-edge technology and a mythic tale, it became a solid box office performer.
Worldwide gross in 2007: $195,080,579
Adjusted for 2025: $301,731,754
11) Legends of the Fall (1994)
In this sweeping family saga, Hopkins played the patriarch Colonel Ludlow, opposite Brad Pitt. His powerful performance anchored the emotional drama.
Worldwide gross in 1994: $160,502,573
Adjusted for 2025: $347,248,260
10) Red Dragon (2002)
Reprising his iconic role as Hannibal Lecter, Hopkins faced off against Edward Norton in Red Dragon – a prequel to The Silence of the Lambs. Audiences flocked back for more of his chilling performance.
Worldwide gross in 2002: $206,455,420
Adjusted for 2025: $367,960,676
9) The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Hopkins starred as the aging Zorro, mentoring Antonio Banderas in this swashbuckling adventure. With romance, action, and spectacle, it became a global hit.
Worldwide gross in 1998: $233,700,000
Adjusted for 2025: $459,703,056
8) Noah (2014)
Hopkins played Methuselah in Darren Aronofsky’s ambitious biblical epic. His mystical performance added gravitas to the fantastical retelling of the flood.
Worldwide gross in 2014: $352,831,065
Adjusted for 2025: $477,868,929
7) Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
In Francis Ford Coppola’s gothic masterpiece, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Hopkins plays Abraham Van Helsing – the professor hunting down Gary Oldman’s terrifying Count.
Worldwide gross in 1992: $215,862,692
Adjusted for 2025: $493,317,136
6) Hannibal (2001)
The long-awaited sequel to The Silence of the Lambs brought Hopkins back as Hannibal Lecter, this time opposite Julianne Moore. It was a massive commercial success worldwide.
Worldwide gross in 2001: $350,100,280
Adjusted for 2025: $633,840,784
5) Thor (2011)
As Odin, father of Thor and Loki, Hopkins brought gravitas and power to Marvel’s Asgardian world. His presence helped launch the Thor franchise successfully.
Worldwide gross in 2011: $449,326,618
Adjusted for 2025: $640,588,259.7
4) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Hopkins lent his distinctive voice as the narrator in Ron Howard’s adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. With Jim Carrey’s unforgettable performance, it became a holiday box office juggernaut.
Worldwide gross in 2000: $345,445,403
Adjusted for 2025: $643,209,653.9
3) Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Hopkins joined Michael Bay’s explosive sci-fi series as Sir Edmund Burton, a historian tied to the Transformers’ secret past. The spectacle-driven blockbuster raked in huge global numbers.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $602,893,340
Adjusted for 2025: $788,620,426.8
2) Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Hopkins reprised his role as Odin, commanding the screen once more as the ruler of Asgard in Marvel’s darker sequel.
Worldwide gross in 2013: $644,602,516
Adjusted for 2025: $887,202,005
1) Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
In Taika Waititi’s colorful reinvention of the franchise, Hopkins once again played Odin, guiding Thor in his quest to stop Hela. The movie’s blend of humor, action, and spectacle made it the biggest box office hit of Hopkins’s career.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $850,482,778
Adjusted for 2025: $1,112,482,170
From legendary villains to Marvel gods and even a Christmas narrator, Anthony Hopkins’s versatility has given him both critical acclaim and box office dominance.
