Who are the 9 richest Marvel stars in 2024? Net worths, ranked: Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans made millions – but just how did Samuel L. Jackson get his role?
- Since 2007, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has released 33 movies and become the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, raking in over US$29 billion at the global box office
- So how have its actors fared – and who’s the richest of them all? Hugh Jackman returns in Deadpool & Wolverine in July while Bradley Cooper lends his voice to several characters
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has only been making movies since 2007, yet it’s produced and released 33 titles since, with around 10 more in various stages of development. And thanks to classic blockbuster franchises like Thor, The Avengers, Iron Man, Eternals and Captain Marvel, just to name a few, it’s impressively become the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, earning over US$29 billion at the global box office.
Those numbers are only set to increase in 2024, with Deadpool & Wolverine due to be released in July, Kraven Hunter in August and Venom 3 in November. Next year will be even bigger, with release dates set for Captain America: Brave New World, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts and Blade.
With its roll-call of high-grossing films, here’s a closer look at the nine richest MCU stars, according to Celebrity Net Worth – and how they make their fortunes.
9. Hugh Jackman, 55
Estimated net worth: US$100 million
Hugh Jackman’s big break came in 2000 when he first starred as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. During the height of Wolverine’s popularity, Jackman earned US$20 million per film as a base salary before back-end participation, per Celebrity Net Worth. Jackman’s portrayal has spanned over two decades and includes plenty of appearances in other films within the Marvel Universe.
8. Chris Pratt, 44
Estimated net worth: US$100 million
We all loved goofy, affable Chris Pratt in popular TV series Parks and Recreation, which launched his mainstream career in 2009. However, Pratt truly became an international star when he bagged the lead role of Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, in the MCU 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy. The movie was a box office hit – and only the beginning of Pratt’s journey with MCU. He reprised his role in sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in 2017, as well as making appearances in other MCU films including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
7. Chris Evans, 42
Estimated net worth: US$110 million
Chris Evans first caught our attention as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in the film adaptation of The Fantastic Four, but it was his breakout role in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger that turned him into a household name. He also reprised his role as Captain America in The Avengers – still in the top five list of most successful movies ever made, according to Box Office Mojo.