Jonathan Bailey Named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive and 2025’s Box Office Champion
Jonathan Bailey has achieved remarkable success this year, being named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive and becoming the highest-grossing box office star of 2025. His latest film, Wicked: For Good, made an impressive $150 million at the domestic box office and $226 million worldwide during its opening weekend.
Box Office Achievements
Bailey’s other major film released in 2025, Jurassic World: Rebirth, also contributed significantly to his status. Released in July, it grossed $339.6 million domestically and $868.8 million globally. Currently, it ranks as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year.
Comparison with Other Films
While Bailey shines, several other films have outperformed his two releases:
- A Minecraft Movie
- Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch
- Ne Zha 2 – a Chinese animated film
At the domestic box office, Superman holds the lead over Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Roles and Collaborations
In Wicked: For Good, Bailey portrays Fiyero, a prince entangled in the lives of Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The film delves into the escalating conflict between Elphaba and the Wizard of Oz, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum.
In Jurassic World: Rebirth, he plays Dr. Henry Loomis, a paleontologist. His character works with Scarlett Johansson’s Zora and Mahershala Ali’s Duncan on an island filled with mutated dinosaurs.
Personal Reflections
On November 3, PEOPLE awarded Bailey the title of Sexiest Man Alive. He expressed gratitude for this honor, stating, “It’s completely absurd.” Earlier this year, he announced plans to focus on his LGBTQ+-focused charity, The Shameless Fund, although he clarified that he won’t be completely absent from acting in 2026, as he aims to return for the fourth season of Bridgerton on Netflix.
Wicked: For Good is currently in theaters, while Jurassic World: Rebirth is available for streaming on Peacock.
