15 Highest-Paid Actors In The World In 2022, Ranked!

It is true that Hollywood actors make some of the world’s biggest pay cheques. However, not all actors show the same standard of talent and some can make much more than others when factoring in pulling power.
2022 has been many spectacularly good movies, some terrible ones, and many that lie somewhere in between. For commercially successful films, they seem to be a celebration of stardom. As a result, these actors and actresses enjoy international attention. They leave a considerable impression on viewers’ minds, for those watching each movie for its plot or for spotting their favorite performer’s recognizably familiar characteristics. These high-quality movies help some showbiz veterans like Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt with new films on the dream list.
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#15 Millie Bobby Brown — $10 million ("Enola Holmes 2")

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With the success of Enola Homes 1, the producer continues to make season 2 with Millie Bobby Brown as the main character. For her work, the actress gets a $20 million payday.

#14 Steve Carell — $12.5 million ("Minions: The Rise of Gru")

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Doing the wacky voice of Gru has been very profitable for Carell.

#13 Chris Pine — $13 million ("Star Trek" sequel)

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A new "Star Trek" movie will give Pine a nice addition to his bank account.

#12 Eddie Murphy — $15 million ("Beverly Hills Cop 4")

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$15 million is a paycheque for Eddie Murphy in the major coin "Beverly Hills Cop 4", which comes out in 2023.

#11 Jason Momoa — $15 million ("Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom")

Source: Warner Bros.

Variety reports that Momoa restructured his deal for the "Aquaman" sequel following the success of the first movie.

#10 Joaquin Phoenix — $20 million ("Joker 2")

Source: Warner Bros.

It is reported that Joaquin Phoenix was paid US$4.5 million for the 2019 film. However, after he proved his worth, contributing to bringing $1 billion, his pay cheque will increase to $20 million.

#9 Tom Hardy — $20 million ("Venom 3")

Source: Sony

Tom Hardy hit the jackpot when landing the lead gig for Marvel’s Venom franchise. The talented actor made $20 million for re-signing the Disney-produced character for its upcoming third movie.

#8 Vin Diesel — $20 million ("Fast X")

Source: Universal

Fast and Furious fans are so eager to know that the action mega-franchise is making yet another film (the 11th one), with Vin Diesel raking in US$20 million for his reprised role.

#7 Chris Hemsworth — $20 million ("Extraction 2")

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It is clear that Chris Hemsworth is well sought after Netflix paid him $20 million for his work in “Extraction 2”.

#6 Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds — $20 million each ("Spirited")

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“Spirited” is an American Christmas-themed musical comedy film, starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds as lead roles. Two actors get $20 million each.

#5 Dwayne Johnson — $22.5 million+ ("Black Adam")

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“Black Adam” will be the movie where Dwayne Johnson takes on the role of superhero role for the first time. The 50-year-old actor was paid a hefty $22.5 million.

#4 Brad Pitt — $30 million (Untitled Formula 1 movie)

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It is confirmed that Pitt will act as a veteran Formula One driver in a fictional film with Apple Studios. He receives $30 million for his work.

#3 Leonardo DiCaprio — $30 million ("Killers of the Flower Moon")

Source: Paramount Pictures

The producer of the next film “Killers of the Flower Moon” paid the actor $30 million for his portrayal of Ernest Burkhart. The drama is based on the 1920s Osage tribe murders, which famously became the FBI’s first major homicide case.

#2 Will Smith — $35 million ("Emancipation")

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Despite his infamous slap, Will Smith continues to get big paydays. According to the BBC, his latest release “Emancipation” received generally positive reviews and the actor got paid $35 million for his role.

#1 Tom Cruise — $100 million+ ("Top Gun: Maverick")

Source: Paramount.

Many wonder why Cruise only received $13 million for the “Top Gun” sequel but has ranked No.1. In addition to his base pay, the actor gets a percentage of the money the movie earns even before the studio gets a taste.