Simu Liu

Best known as a Leading Actor based on credits in that role in 3 films, with $432,557,733 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #548)
Best-known acting roles: Ken (Barbie), Shang-Chi (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Liam (Arthur the King), (Simulant)
Most productive collaborators: Destin Daniel Cretton, Awkwafina, David Callaham, Meng Zhang, Margot Robbie
Born: April 19, 1989 (35 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading3$224,543,292$208,014,441$432,557,733
Supporting3$24,617,172$5,042,467$29,659,639
Lead Ensemble Member2$636,291,797$796,378,386$1,432,670,183

Career Trend

This graph shows Simu Liu’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 258 $860,835,089
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,352 $885,452,261
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 308 $1,004,392,827
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,711 $1,009,435,294
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 286 $1,865,227,916
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,511 $1,894,887,555
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the Domestic Box Office 71 99
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Domestic Box Office 15 199
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Domestic Box Office 91 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the International Box Office 19 187
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the International Box Office 54 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Worldwide Box Office 18 192
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Worldwide Box Office 67 100

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.


Theater Counts: Shang-Chi charges into theaters

September 2nd, 2021

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

After several release date changes, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings finally arrives in theaters this weekend. The MCU Phase Four film starring Simu Liu launches in 4,300 locations across North America and holds a 45-day theatrical window before landing on Disney+. Free Guy, which has been playing in the most theaters since its release three weeks ago drops to second this week, from 3,940 down to 3,885 locations. The sci-fi/action film has scored just north of $82m domestically and over $180m worldwide. Last week’s box office topper, Candyman earned $22m last weekend in its debut and will keep its 3,569 location count as it enters its second week. Rounding out the top five this week is Jungle Cruise—which drops to 3,075 theaters this week—and PAW Patrol: The Movie begins its third week by playing in 3,004 locations. More...

Theater Counts: Free Guy edges out Candyman to remain widest release

August 26th, 2021

Free Guy

After dethroning Jungle Cruise two weeks ago, and keeping four wide releases at bay last week, Free Guy once again leads this week’s theater counts. The film has earned just over $64 million domestically and an estimated $117 million worldwide in its first 13 days in release. The theater count does drop from 4,165 last week to 3,940 this week, but is still good enough to fend off Candyman—the latest feature from Universal Pictures—which debuts in 3,569 locations. Candyman is a sequel to the original 1992 horror film of the same name and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Still near the top of our list is the previously-mentioned Jungle Cruise, which has amassed just north of $94 million in North America, and $175 million worldwide. The adventure film plays in 3,370 locations this week. Of the four wide releases to debut last week, the best earner at the box office was the animated kids feature, PAW Patrol: The Movie. The film scored $13.1 million in its first three days from 3,184 locations and expands to 3,189 this week. More...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings trailer

April 27th, 2021

MCU action movie starring Simu Liu, Tony Leung, and Awkwafina opens in theaters on September 3. Full movie details… More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
2020-2029Grand Death Lotto Louis Lewis
May 24, 2024Atlas
Mar 15, 2024Arthur the King Liam $24,617,172$5,042,467$29,659,639
Jul 21, 2023Barbie Ken $636,238,421$796,181,473$1,432,419,894
Apr 7, 2023One True Loves Sam $333,099$333,099
Apr 7, 2023Simulant $53,376$196,913$250,289
Oct 25, 2021Women is Losers
Sep 3, 2021Shang-Chi and the Lege… Shang-Chi $224,543,292$207,681,342$432,224,634
 
Averages $221,363,065$201,887,059$378,977,511
Totals 8 $885,452,261$1,009,435,294$1,894,887,555


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
2020-2029Grand Death Lotto
Jul 21, 2023Barbie $162,022,0444,337$636,238,421$1,432,419,89444.4%
Apr 7, 2023One True Loves $333,099
Apr 7, 2023Simulant $30,46235$53,376$250,28921.3%
Sep 3, 2021Shang-Chi and the Lege… $75,388,6884,300$224,543,292$432,224,63452.0%
 
Averages $79,147,0652,891$286,945,030$466,306,97939.2%
Totals 5 $860,835,089$1,865,227,916


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
May 24, 2024Atlas
Mar 15, 2024Arthur the King $7,633,8983,003$24,617,172$29,659,63983.0%
Oct 25, 2021Women is Losers
 
Averages $7,633,8983,003$24,617,172$29,659,63983.0%
Totals 3 $24,617,172$29,659,639

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 258 $860,835,089
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 42,201-42,300) 42,284 $24,617,172
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,086 $885,452,261
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 547 $885,452,261
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,352 $885,452,261
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 308 $1,004,392,827
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 47,201-47,300) 47,229 $5,042,467
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,345 $1,009,435,294
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 673 $1,009,435,294
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,711 $1,009,435,294
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 286 $1,865,227,916
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 46,301-46,400) 46,379 $29,659,639
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,195 $1,894,887,555
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 605 $1,894,887,555
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,511 $1,894,887,555
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 101 99
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the Domestic Box Office 71 99
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Domestic Box Office 15 199
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Domestic Box Office 91 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 141 87
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 128 87
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the International Box Office 19 187
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the International Box Office 54 100
Highest Grossing Stars of 2021 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 92
Highest Grossing Stars of 2022 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 92
Highest Grossing Stars of 2023 at the Worldwide Box Office 18 192
Highest Grossing Stars of 2024 at the Worldwide Box Office 67 100
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,375 $53,376
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 157 $224,543,292
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Toy Movies 20 $636,238,421
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,447 $196,913
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,507 $333,099
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 201-300) 214 $207,681,342
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Toy Movies 20 $796,181,473
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,813 $250,289
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,081 $333,099
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 179 $432,224,634
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Toy Movies 16 $1,432,419,894
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 163 $860,835,089
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 160 $1,004,392,827
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $1,865,227,916
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $636,238,421
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,066 $53,376
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 148 $224,543,292
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies 93 $796,514,572
Top International Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 900 $196,913
Top International Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 185 $207,681,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies 96 $1,432,752,993
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,128 $250,289
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 170 $432,224,634
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 264 $224,543,292
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies 44 $636,238,421
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,144 $53,376
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $207,681,342
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies 20 $796,181,473
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,307 $333,099
Top International Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,052 $196,913
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 361 $432,224,634
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies 37 $1,432,419,894
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,167 $333,099
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,277 $250,289
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 101-200) 127 $860,781,713
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 101-200) 165 $1,004,195,914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $1,864,977,627
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 201-300) 254 $224,543,292
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies 34 $636,238,421
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 301-400) 341 $207,681,342
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies 50 $796,181,473
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 301-400) 303 $432,224,634
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies 57 $1,432,419,894

All Technical Credits