The Hollywood journey of Henry Cavill has been a whirlwind, soaring from portraying Superman to Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher and Sherlock in Enola Holmes. His Superman role propelled him to stardom, making him a top-notch actor fan cast for coveted roles like James Bond. Although he bid adieu to his Witcher character, Cavill’s star power remains undeniable.

With an intriguing past, from nearly missing Zack Snyder’s call to embodying a superhero with a sculpted physique, Cavill’s cinematic journey has left a lasting impression. As we eagerly anticipate his upcoming roles, let us revisit Cavill’s five highest-grossing hits, showcasing his box office grandeur.

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

After years of buildup, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice finally hit the screens in 2016, marking a historic moment with the superheroes Batman and Superman sharing the frame for the first time. With Wonder Woman joining the fray, the movie also introduced the powerful Trinity.

Despite the high expectations, the film stirred up a storm of mixed reactions, causing a bumpy start for DC’s shared universe. Nevertheless, the clash of these iconic heroes proved financially successful, soaring past the $870 million mark at the box office.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Even two decades later, the Mission: Impossible saga maintains its soaring triumph. The sixth addition, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, emerged as the franchise’s highest-earning film. Cavill took on the role of the menacing August Walker, famously flexing his muscles in a gripping bathroom brawl. Walker’s character served as the perfect adversary to Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt.

Fallout nearly reached the $800 million milestone, surpassing all of Cavill’s Superman performances except Batman v. Superman. This thrilling installment left an indelible mark on the franchise’s success.

Man of Steel

In 2013, Man of Steel marked Cavill’s entry as Superman, starting the DCEU era, now known as the DCU. Directed by Zack Snyder, this film aimed to address the criticisms from the 2006 Superman Returns by delivering a superhero tale laden with high-octane action sequences.

Snyder’s fresh take on Superman’s origin story, set in a more down-to-earth yet stylized universe, received a mixed bag of reactions, earning both applause and critique. Despite raking in $668 million at the box office, the movie did not immediately spawn a direct sequel.

Justice League

Amidst its notorious production woes, Justice League ended up as a disappointment for both the studio and eager fans. Extensive reshoots bloated the film’s budget to a whopping $300 million, making it one of the costliest productions in history.

To add to the chaos, Cavill’s mustache, due to contractual obligations with Mission: Impossible – Fallout, had to be digitally erased, sparking a wave of hilarity and memes. The film fell short of crossing the $700 million mark.

Immortals

Portraying the valiant Theseus in Immortals, the actor stepped into a realm where Greek gods chose him to battle malevolence. The movie bore a resemblance to Zack Snyder’s 300. That is also when Snyder recognized him as a “true movie star”. It stood as Cavill’s highest-grossing flick before donning Superman’s cape, raking in a solid $226.9 million.

Despite fading somewhat from public memory, Immortals boasted remarkable action sequences and impressive fight choreography, leaving a lasting mark on the silver screen.

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