Well, you are living under a rock if you are unaware of what the Marvel Cinematic Universe is. MCU, Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a famous media franchise that is well known for its superhero series and movies. From Iron Man to Guardians of the Galaxy, everyone has their favorite one. Characters published by Marvel Comics are featured by the Marvel Studios. From mind-bending narratives to jaw-dropping animations, the Marvel franchise has it all to win the audience. But have you ever thought about how much your favorite Marvel Actors make? Who are the highest-paid Marvel actors? Let’s find out through this article.
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Highest-Paid Marvel Actors
Today, we will tell you about the top five highest-paid Marvel actors. Along with massive strength and superpowers, the below-mentioned stars have massive net worth:
Robert Downey Junior: Our Ultimate Hero
“And I am Iron Man”, we know how the entire world hates this dialogue. Well, Tony Stark/ Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Junior is one of the most loved characters. From fans’ expectations to excitement, the last gauntlet snap against Thanos ended it all. Avengers: Endgame was the last MCU production where Iron Man was seen. He was one of the most important characters in the MCU, but his contributions will never be forgotten by the world. Robert Downey Junior was well-praised for his performance as Tony Star aka the Iron Man.
The Iron Man star received an initial $500,000 for his role in the 2008 film. According to Forbes, Downey earned $75 million for his involvement in Avengers: Endgame, including a portion of the box office. Downey has the largest net worth of any MCU performer, totaling $300 million.
Hugh Jackman: The Cherished Hero
The Wolverine is one of the most celebrated figures in the superhero genre. Hugh Jackman got $500,000 for the 2000 X-Men film, $1 million for X2: X-Men United (2003), and $5 million for X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). He was paid $7 million for X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and $46.5 million for Logan (2017), which included backend earnings. Jackman has a net worth of $100 million.
Chris Hemsworth: The God Of Thunder
The God of Thunder, Thor, is one of the most powerful characters of the Avenger series. Apart from Captain America, nobody in the entire universe can lift the iconic Thor hammer, for it can only be lifted by someone true, selfless, brave, and noble. Chris Hemsworth played the role of Thor and gave justice to the character. From deep voice to jaw-dropping actions, everything screamed how Hemsworth was born to play Thor. He was cast in Thor in 2011. While he only made $150,000 for the first film, he received $20 million for the Avengers sequels. He also received a hefty pay increase for the Thor sequels, which added to his $130 million net worth.
Chris Evans: Avengers Assemble
Steve Rogers, Captain America, proved his nobility, braveness, selflessness courage, and moral strength the moment he lifted Thor’s Mjolnir in Avengers: Endgame released in 2024. He is the super soldier who is praised for his power and brains. He has always been seen as someone who leads the Avengers throughout the MCU films.
The star received only $300,000 for the first Captain America picture, but after becoming one of the franchise’s defining movie heroes, Evans received a big salary increase, earning $3 million for Avengers and $15 million for Ultron. According to Screen Rant, the actor was compensated $20 million for his involvement in Endgame. His current net worth is $110 million.
Mark Ruffalo: The Hulk
The great, giant Hulk is known for his massive strength. Dr. Bruce Banner, the acclaimed scientist, was once in an experiment exposed to massively intense gamma radiations. This caused him to turn into the Hulk whenever he experienced emotions of anger or stress. His significant contributions in fights against the demons have always left fans impressed. Despite not securing a solo film, the Avenger star earned the same $15 million as his co-stars for Avenger’s Endgame, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The MCU payday has also contributed considerably to his $35 million net worth.
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