Every Jennifer Lopez Movie That Has Grossed Over $100 Million At The Box Office

Summary

• Jennifer Lopez has starred in a total of 9 movie roles that have generated over $100 million at the box office worldwide.
• "Anaconda," "Antz," and "Maid in Manhattan" are some of her successful films.
• Despite lower budgets, these movies still made a significant profit and showcased Lopez's versatile talents.

With JLo's start in the music world as a chart-topper, to branching out into acting and producing, she has become a household name. Jennifer Lopez's career spans over two decades, starting in 1999, and she has been awarded numerous accolades for her talents and contributions to the entertainment industry.

Even as a mother of twins, Jennifer Lopez has managed to juggle her roles as a judge on American Idol and as an actress. On top of this, JLo tied the knot with her former fiancé, Ben Affleck in July, 2022.

Below, TheThings has compiled a list of Jennifer Lopez's movie roles that made over $100 million at the box office worldwide, according to The Numbers. We've also included the budget for each film. Keep in mind that a film's budget doesn't include marketing expenses, which often add millions of dollars in additional costs to the film's bottom line.

Updated December 2023: The latest movies that Jennifer Lopez has worked on have been for Prime and Netflix. As such, while she is continuing to work, those films have not equated to box office dollars. That does not mean that her salary has been shabby, given that for 'Shotgun Wedding' Lopez made $8 million, according to 'ShowbizGlaore' and $2.5 million for 'The Mother', according to 'Euro Es Euro'. But, with two of Lopez's upcoming films being released to theaters in 2024, it is possible Lopez will gross $100 million or more given her star power and A-list cast she is working with.

9 Anaconda

Film Gross: $137 Million

• Character: Terri Flores (supporting role)
• Film Budget: $45 million

The movie Anaconda is a thriller featuring Jennifer Lopez as a documentary filmmaker who sets out on a mission to capture the largest and deadliest snake known to man. Along with a team of scientists and adventurers, they venture deep into the Amazon rainforest, where they encounter a series of deadly obstacles and unexpected challenges.

They quickly come to the realization that they are not alone in the wilderness and that the very creature they came to study is hunting them as they navigate through perilous waters and dense jungle terrain. With time running out and their survival at stake, they must use all their skills and resources to outsmart the deadly anaconda and make it out of the rainforest alive. This movie is packed full of suspense and action and is a must-watch for anyone who loves thrillers and adventure movies.

The movie cost just $45 million to produce, allowing for a nice profit after all expenses were accounted for.

8 Antz

Film Gross: $152 Million

• Character: Azteca (supporting role)
• Film Budget: $105 million

Antz is a Dreamworks production released in 1998 in which Jennifer Lopez lends her voice to the character of Azteca, a worker ant who dreams of a better life for herself and her colony. The film is set in an ant colony and follows the story of Z, an ant who feels like he doesn't fit in with the rest of his colony. When he meets Princess Bala, he falls in love and sets out on a journey to impress her.

Along the way, he discovers a plot to destroy the colony and must rally his fellow ants to save their home. With a star-studded cast including Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, and Sylvester Stallone, Antz is a heartwarming and entertaining animated film that teaches valuable lessons about individuality, teamwork, and perseverance. It is a great choice for families and anyone who enjoys animated movies with a message.

Antz reportedly cost around $105 million to produce. When advertising was thrown into the mix, the movie likely lost money or came close to breaking even.

7 The Cell

Film Gross: $104 Million

• Character: Catherine Deane (leading role)
• Film Budget: $33 million

The Cell is a movie starring Jennifer Lopez as Catherine Deane, a child therapist who uses advanced technology to enter the minds of comatose patients and help them heal. However, when she is tasked with entering the mind of a serial killer named Carl Stargher (played by Vincent D'Onofrio), she finds herself in a twisted and dangerous world where she must fight for her survival.

The movie explores themes of technology, the human mind, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. It is a thrilling and thought-provoking film that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

The Cell barely crossed the $100 million box office mark, but with a budget of just $33 million, it was still a success in terms of being a smaller theatrical release.

6 Maid In Manhattan

Film Gross: $164 Million

• Character: Marisa Ventura (leading role)
• Film Budget: $55 million

Maid in Manhattan was truly Jennifer Lopez's breakout role. Viewers fell in love with her in this movie. She plays a hardworking single mother named Marisa Ventura who works as a maid in a luxurious Manhattan hotel. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a wealthy politician named Christopher Marshall (played by Ralph Fiennes) who mistakes her for a guest at the hotel. As they spend more time together, Marisa struggles to hide her true identity and navigate the class differences between them.

Maid In Manhattan cost just $55 million to produce. Throw in advertising costs and it still made a very healthy profit thanks to its $164 million theatrical box office take.

5 Shall We Dance?

Film Gross: $170 Million

• Character: Paulina (leading role)
• Film Budget: $50 million

Shall We Dance stars Jennifer Lopez as a dance instructor named Paulina who meets John Clark (Richard Gere), a successful lawyer who is feeling unfulfilled in his life. Initially hesitant to take dance lessons, John soon finds himself drawn to the world of dance and the connection he shares with Paulina.

As they train for a prestigious dance competition, their relationship deepens, and they begin to question the paths they have chosen in their lives. The film is a heartwarming and uplifting story about taking risks, following your passions and finding love in unexpected places.

Much like other Jennifer Lopez movies on our list, the film was produced on the cheap, costing just $50 million.

4 Monster-in-Law

Film Gross: $156 Million

• Character: Charlotte "Charlie" Cantilini (leading role)
• Film Budget: $43 million

Monster-in-Law is a hilarious comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as Charlotte "Charlie" Cantilini, a struggling artist who falls in love with the handsome and successful doctor Kevin Fields, played by Michael Vartan. However, their relationship is put to the test when Kevin's overbearing mother, Viola Fields, played by Jane Fonda, becomes determined to sabotage their engagement. Viola's constant meddling and attempts to control every aspect of their wedding planning drive Charlie to the brink of insanity, and she must find a way to stand up to her future mother-in-law before it's too late.

While the movie wasn't a huge blockbuster, it only cost $43 million to produce, allowing for a 200% profit.

3 Ice Age: Continental Drift

Film Gross: $880 Million

• Character: Shira (supporting)
• Film Budget: $95 million

Ice Age: Continental Drift is the fifth movie in the Ice Age conglomerate. Continental Drift, like the other Ice Age movies, introduces new characters, and one of them is voiced by Jennifer Lopez. JLo lends her voice to the character of Shira, a beautiful saber-toothed tiger who catches the eye of Diego, one of the main characters in the franchise.

Shira is a strong and independent character who adds a new dynamic to the group. Her chemistry with Diego creates an interesting subplot in the movie, adding to the already hilarious and heartwarming story. As with all the other Ice Age movies, Continental Drift is a great watch for both kids and adults with its clever humor and endearing characters.

Given that the movie had a paltry budget of just $95 million, it was certainly a smash hit in terms of profit.

2 Home

Film Budget: $386 Million

• CharacterL Lycu Tucci (supporting)
• Film Budget: $135 million

In the animated smash hit movie Home by Dreamworks, Jennifer Lopez voices Lucy Tucci, the mother of the main character Tip (Rihanna). The movie follows Tip and her alien friend Oh (Jim Parsons) as they embark on a wild adventure to find Tip's mother, who was taken by the invading Boov race. Along the way, Tip and Oh encounter a variety of obstacles and hilarious mishaps that make for an entertaining and heartwarming story.

While Home made a good amount of money at the box office, it did cost $135 million to produce the animated film and millions more to advertise the animated feature.

1 Hustlers

Film Gross: $150 Million

• Character: Ramona Vega (starring role)
• Film Budget: $20.7 million

The movie Hustlers stars Jennifer Lopez as Ramona Vega, a veteran stripper who takes Destiny (Constance Wu) under her wing to teach her the ropes of the business. However, when the 2008 financial crisis arrived, the two women teamed up with other strippers to scam their wealthy Wall Street clients out of thousands of dollars. The movie is based on a true story and received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly Lopez's portrayal of the charismatic and cunning Ramona.

With a budget of just $20.7 million, the movie was a success at the box office, earning back more than 700% of its initial cost.

Source: ShowbizGalore, Euro Es Euro