THIS 18-Year-Old Actor Has Become FIRST Hero To Have 3 Films Reach Number 1 At Box Office In A Year Since Jim Carrey In 1994

Hollywood’s

newest sensation, Mason Thames, is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to box office dominance. At just 18, the young actor has pulled off a feat unseen in over three decades- becoming the first star since Jim Carrey in 1994 to have three films reach the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office in a single year.

Mason Thames matches Jim Carrey's record

Mason Thames’ exceptional streak places him in a rare league of actors who’ve delivered consistent box office success across multiple releases within a short span. His 2025 film lineup - How to Train Your Dragon, Regretting You, and The Black Phone 2 - has each topped the charts, showcasing his versatility across genres.His live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon soared past the 300 million dollar mark globally, enchanting audiences with its magical storytelling and stellar performances. Regretting You, a romantic drama, raked in 90 million dollars and proved Thames’ appeal beyond action or fantasy roles. The recently released The Black Phone 2, a sequel to his breakout horror hit, has already crossed 120 million dollars worldwide - proving his continued drawing power.

More about Mason Thames' career

Before his meteoric rise, Thames began his career humbly with the 2017 short film After Omelas and later appeared in Apple TV+’s For All Mankind. However, it was Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone (2022), opposite Ethan Hawke, that first put him on the Hollywood map. The film grossed 161 million dollars globally and turned Thames into one of the industry’s most sought-after young talents.With three No. 1 hits in one year and an ever-growing global fanbase, Mason Thames is being hailed as the next big box office phenomenon - one whose career trajectory can mirror that of legends like Jim Carrey, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise. The future, it seems, is bright for Hollywood’s new teenage superstar.