At just 18, Mason Thames has achieved the impossible: becoming the first actor since comedy legend Jim Carrey in 1994 to star in three domestic No. 1 box office hits in a single year. With How to Train Your Dragon, Black Phone 2, and Regretting You all conquering the charts, this teen sensation is rewriting Hollywood history – and raking in nearly $800 million worldwide in 2025 alone! But how did a former ballet dancer from Texas explode onto the scene like this? The numbers don’t lie: Thames’ films have dominated genres from epic fantasy to bone-chilling horror and swoony romance, proving he’s not just a flash in the pan. Born July 10, 2007, Thames kicked off his breakout with 2021’s The Black Phone, terrifying audiences alongside Ethan Hawke. Fast-forward to 2025, and he’s unstoppable.

It all ignited in June with the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, where Thames embodied the awkward yet heroic Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Directed by Dean DeBlois, this DreamWorks remake soared past expectations, grossing a staggering $636 million globally and claiming the top spot upon release. Critics praised Thames’ heartfelt performance, blending vulnerability with adventure – a perfect launchpad for his banner year.

October brought double trouble. First, Black Phone 2 (October 17) saw Thames reprise his role as Finney Blake, facing supernatural horrors from beyond the grave. The Blumhouse sequel clawed its way to No. 1, crossing $104 million worldwide and becoming one of only six horror films in 2025 to hit $100 million. Fans raved about the chills, with Thames’ intense portrayal earning comparisons to classic scream kings.

Just a week later, Regretting You (October 24) flipped the script. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, Thames starred as the charming bad-boy-turned-romantic-lead Miller Adams opposite McKenna Grace (and real-life girlfriend rumors swirling!). This emotional rollercoaster of family drama and young love snatched No. 1 over Halloween weekend, pushing past $50 million globally and marking the third romance hit of the year to cross that milestone.

Combined, Thames’ 2025 trio has hauled in $790 million worldwide – more than all but four individual movies this year (like Jurassic World Rebirth and A Minecraft Movie). That’s 83% of his entire career earnings crammed into one explosive year! No actor has pulled off three domestic chart-toppers since Jim Carrey’s iconic 1994 run with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber. For 31 years, that record stood unchallenged – until this Gen-Z phenom.

Thames’ versatility is jaw-dropping: dragon-taming hero, haunted survivor, heartthrob dreamer. Industry insiders call him a “generational talent,” bridging blockbuster IP with raw emotion. From ballet tours as a kid to dating co-star Grace and upcoming projects like New Years Rev and Shitheads, Thames is everywhere. At 18, he’s already out-earning legends and proving star power isn’t dead – it’s just younger than ever.

Hollywood’s shaking: Is Mason Thames the new face of blockbuster dominance? With sequels like How to Train Your Dragon 2 looming, his reign might just be beginning. One thing’s clear – 2025 belongs to him. Who’s ready for the Thames era? 🚀🤑