As a seasoned gamer and movie enthusiast, I must admit that the world of Hollywood has always been a fascinating one to me. The sheer magnitude of money involved in this industry is simply mind-boggling, especially when you consider the people at the very top.
It’s generally accepted that movie stars earn a substantial amount of money – so, who among them earns the highest sums at the box office?
Based on a report from Statista this June, Samuel L. Jackson has the highest box office earnings among Hollywood actors, amassing an estimated $5.85 billion. This might seem unexpected initially, but upon reflection, it makes sense given his roles in two major Hollywood franchises, “Star Wars” and Marvel Cinematic Universe, his frequent appearances in successful films by Quentin Tarantino, action hits like “Snakes on a Plane,” and his voice work in Pixar’s “Incredibles” series. So, who comes close to Jackson on the list?
The list from the outlet ranks actors with significant box office success, and it’s no surprise that Robert Downey Jr., known for his role in the MCU and upcoming appearance as Doctor Doom in “Avengers: Doomsday,” comes in second. Chris Pratt, who has starred in both the “Jurassic World” films and the MCU, takes third place. Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and Zoe Saldaña also appear near the top of the list – Johansson and Saldaña are well-known for their roles in the MCU, while Saldaña is a key figure in the “Avatar” series, and Hanks has consistently been a major box office draw. However, it’s Samuel L. Jackson who holds the unique position of being the highest-grossing actor in both literal and figurative terms within Hollywood.
Who was the highest paid actor from 2023 to 2024?
It’s important to make this distinction: “highest-grossing” and “highest-paid” are not interchangeable terms. While Samuel L. Jackson may have the highest total earnings from his films in Hollywood, this does not necessarily mean he was the most highly compensated actor last year. In fact, according to TechReport, Adam Sandler is expected to hold that title for the period between 2023 and 2024.
It’s highly probable that the succession of hits produced by Sandler on Netflix, where he worked on films like “Murder Mystery 2,” “The Out-Laws,” “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” and “Leo” in 2023, is directly linked to his overall production deal. These Netflix originals, including his latest movie “Spaceman” and the upcoming comedy “Kinda Pregnant,” are all part of this deal. The streaming service seems to be generously compensating Sandler, with reports suggesting he received a massive $73 million for all his projects there. Interestingly, Sandler has publicly stated that one of his motivations for making movies is to fund luxurious vacations for his family and friends during filming.
2024 has been a particularly good year at the box office for a totally different star
2024 has been an exceptional year for Glen Powell, outperforming both Samuel L. Jackson and Adam Sandler in box office earnings, according to The Numbers. With his rising stardom solidifying him as a top-tier actor in Hollywood, he’s had quite the successful run this year. His 2023 romantic comedy “Anyone But You,” co-starring Sydney Sweeney, made a surprising impact at the box office. Initially underperforming, it gained momentum by continuing to play in theaters beyond its December release and eventually attracted large audiences.
It seems that the success of Powell at the 2024 box office can largely be attributed to “Twisters,” a sequel to the original “Twister” film in which Powell plays a stormchaser alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos. So far, “Twisters” has demonstrated its box office potential, surpassing $300 million. The movie will even have a re-release on August 30 for a limited run in immersive 4DX theaters. While Powell has had an impressive year so far, it will take some time before he can match the success of Jackson.
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2024-08-14 15:00