Hugh Jackman’s 15 Highest-Grossing Movies – Adjusted for Inflation
For over two decades, Hugh Jackman has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile stars. Best known as Wolverine in the X-Men saga, he’s also wowed audiences in musicals like Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman, while lending his voice to animated hits like Happy Feet. Here are his highest-grossing films, ranked by worldwide box office and adjusted for inflation.
15) Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Jackman voiced the Easter Bunny in this animated fantasy, joining a team of mythical heroes including Santa and the Tooth Fairy. Though not a massive hit, it’s become a holiday cult favorite.
Worldwide gross in 2012: $306,900,902
Adjusted for 2025: $428,580,655
14) X-Men: First Class (2011)
Jackman popped up for a short but hilarious Wolverine cameo, reminding audiences why he defined the role. The reboot entry was a hit and set the stage for later ensemble films.
Worldwide gross in 2011: $355,408,305
Adjusted for 2025: $506,692,411
13) Van Helsing (2004)
Taking on the monster-hunting legend, Jackman battled Dracula, Frankenstein, and werewolves in this gothic action spectacle. While critically mixed, it pulled strong international numbers.
Worldwide gross in 2004: $300,150,546
Adjusted for 2025: $509,463,955
12) X-Men (2000)
The film that introduced Jackman as Wolverine and kick-started modern superhero cinema. His gruff charm instantly made him the standout character of the franchise.
Worldwide gross in 2000: $296,872,367
Adjusted for 2025: $552,768,022
11) X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Jackman’s first solo outing as Logan explored his backstory, including his rivalry with Sabretooth. Despite mixed reviews, it was a major commercial success.
Worldwide gross in 2009: $374,825,760
Adjusted for 2025: $560,284,253
10) The Greatest Showman (2017)
Jackman dazzled audiences as P.T. Barnum in this original musical. Though it opened modestly, word-of-mouth and its chart-topping soundtrack turned it into a worldwide phenomenon.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $436,477,515
Adjusted for 2025: $570,938,607
9) The Wolverine (2013)
This Japan-set adventure saw Logan face his mortality in a story that blended superhero action with samurai drama. It performed strongly and set the stage for Logan.
Worldwide gross in 2013: $416,456,852
Adjusted for 2025: $573,192,541
8) Les Misérables (2012)
Jackman earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Jean Valjean in the musical epic. The film’s critical acclaim and passionate fanbase helped it soar at the box office.
Worldwide gross in 2012: $438,420,442
Adjusted for 2025: $612,244,927
7) Happy Feet (2006)
Jackman lent his voice to the tap-dancing penguin hit, which charmed families worldwide. The film’s environmental themes and catchy songs made it an enduring animated classic.
Worldwide gross in 2006: $385,000,317
Adjusted for 2025: $612,317,741
6) X-Men 2 (2003)
Jackman returned as Wolverine in this critically acclaimed sequel, which many fans still consider one of the best superhero films ever made. His role was expanded, solidifying Logan as the heart of the franchise.
Worldwide gross in 2003: $406,348,630
Adjusted for 2025: $708,088,042
5) X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Jackman reprised Wolverine once again in a brutal cameo sequence that had fans cheering. Though the film divided critics, it pulled in big numbers globally.
Worldwide gross in 2016: $542,537,546
Adjusted for 2025: $724,789,968
4) X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Taking center stage, Wolverine became the emotional core of the trilogy finale. While controversial among fans, its scope and spectacle drove it to franchise-high grosses at the time.
Worldwide gross in 2006: $459,260,946
Adjusted for 2025: $730,424,398
3) Logan (2017)
Intended as Jackman’s ‘swan song’ as Wolverine, Logan was a raw, emotional, R-rated superhero drama that won critical acclaim and fan love. It became one of the most respected superhero films ever made.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $614,202,315
Adjusted for 2025: $803,413,240
2) X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Jackman anchored this ambitious crossover, traveling through time to unite the original and rebooted casts. The result was a critical and commercial smash hit.
Worldwide gross in 2014: $747,862,775
Adjusted for 2025: $1,012,893,758
1) Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Jackman triumphantly returned as Wolverine in the MCU, joining forces (and clashing) with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool. The film smashed records, proving just how beloved Jackman’s Wolverine remains.
Worldwide gross in 2024: $1,338,073,645
Adjusted for 2025: $1,367,600,000
From animated penguins to show-stopping musicals and his legendary Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has done it all – and audiences keep showing up for him.
