Michael B. Jordan has spent years proving he’s one of Hollywood’s most reliable leading men and 2025 is only solidifying that legacy. As one of this year’s Root 100 recipients, the “Black Panther” star has kept his foot on the gas with awards-buzzy projects like “Sinners“— a film that also helped usher him to receiving the prestigious American Cinematheque Award in Los Angeles recently. The aforementioned honors are just a few more reminders of how much Jordan’s work onscreen has impacted the culture offscreen, and are hopefully foreshadowing to the upcoming awards season cycle.
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That’s why we felt it fitting to take a look back at some of Jordan’s filmography by the box office to see exactly how he’s been staying stays booked, busy, and beloved over the years before this year’s gala on Dec. 3. From supervillains to heart-wrenching true stories, these performances show exactly why Michael B. Jordan is in a league of his own.
“Black Panther”- 2018
Box Office: $1,349,926,083
Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger remains one of the most compelling villains in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. His performance turned a comic-book antagonist into a cultural conversation about justice, the diaspora, and the weight of generational trauma.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”- 2022
Box Office: $859,208,836
Though he only had a brief cameo in this sequel, his presence was still pivotal. Seeing him confront Shuri in the ancestral plane with the same fire, tension, and emotional complexity he had in the first film just made his character that much more unforgettable.
“Sinners”- 2025
Box Office: $367,853,537
There’s a reason this movie has taken over the cultural conversation for the last several months. Not only did Jordan play double duty (technically three if you think about it), the level of representation and storytelling throughout the entire film was incredibly elevated and authentic. Folks might actually riot if this movie doesn’t get the proper recognition it deserves this upcoming awards season.
“Creed III”- 2023
Box Office: $276,148,615
Arguably the best film out of the entire “Creed” franchise, this third iteration saw a more mature and established Adonis Creed fight to find himself. This, in turn, brought out yet another layered performance from Jordan.
“Creed II”- 2018
Box Office: $214,215,889
Coogler and Jordan teamed back up for the second iteration of “Creed” only proved to somehow be a bigger winner than the first film. This was truly a remarkable feat!
“Creed”- 2015
Box Office: $174,178,883
Diving into a beloved franchise like “Rocky” and making a spinoff was already a tall task, but both director Ryan Coogler and Jordan proved that they were the right men for the job.
“Fantastic Four”- 2015
Box Office: $167,882,881
While Jordan as Johnny Storm didn’t quite take off, we can’t say that his performance in this film wasn’t enjoyable! Besides, he was much better suited for a villain.
“Chronicle”- 2012
Box Office: $126,636,097
This is one of those sleeper films of Jordan’s that people don’t talk about enough anymore, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t show up!
“Just Mercy”- 2019
Box Office: $50,901,502
It seemed like a no-brainer to have Jordan and Jamie Foxx in a film together and what we got was nothing short of amazing. The fact that this film was inspired by real life events only made this movie that much more meaningful.
“Red Tails”- 2012
Box Office: $50,365,498
While Jordan didn’t have a major role in this movie, it was still enough for people (specifically, this author) to take note of him and be curious about his subsequent work onscreen.
“That Awkward Moment”- 2014
Box Office: $45,640,143
We don’t know who needs to hear this, but can we get a petition going to put Michael B. in more rom-coms please? He’s got the chops and he’s for sure got the looks. One more couldn’t hurt, right?
“Hard Ball”- 2001
Box Office: $44,102,389
If you’re a longtime Jordan fan, then you may remember one of his earliest movies with Keanu Reeves. If not, then may we suggest taking the time to stream it because you could see the potential all those years ago.
“Fruitvale Station”- 2013
Box Office: $17,385,830
While most viewers of “Fruitvale Station” collectively agree it’s one of those films that you just watch once, the range and depth in which Jordan displayed to bring humanity to Oscar Grant makes this performance truly unforgettable.
“A Journal for Jordan”- 2021
Box Office: $6,682,648
OK, so technically this movie isn’t a rom-com. But we did get to see Jordan get in his romance bag in this film which just further proves our point. Get this man a good love interest so he can get to work! The people need this.
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