There are names on this list that may surprise you, as well as certain incomprehensible absences.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going through different stages where the general opinion that has emerged around its products has fluctuated over time. After an incredible boom with the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and the subsequent decline of the first installment of the Multiverse, it seems that Disney has been able to rethink things in order to return to the top.
But, regardless of criticismWhat cannot be denied is that most of the Marvel films and series that are released tend to make millions in revenue; something that has an impact on the actors’ salaries. But… which ones are the richest of all those that have come out? I leave you with the top 10 below.
Which Marvel actors have the most money in their assets?
The main premise of this top is that it does not focus so much on the income they have generated exclusively from movies, but in the total assets that each actor has by having accumulated money for participating in other previous productions outside of Marvel; something that can be known through the information that belongs to the database of Celebrity Net WorthThis makes the list more interesting because of some unexpected appearances and, on the other hand, because of an absence that once again highlights how bad the film industry is currently.
10.- Chris Hemsworth
- Age: 41 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Thor
- First appearance in the MCU: Thor (2011)
Chris Hemsworth’s current net worth is $130 million; something that is quite consistent with the fact that most of his income comes from the appearances he has had in the UCM, given that it was the Marvel films that made him jump to fame to start starring in films from other producers. In this sense, some of the most recent are Extraction, Transformers One, Cazafantasmas o Men in Black: International.
9.- Anthony Hopkins
- Age: 41 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Odin
- First appearance in the MCU: Thor (2011)
At 86 years of age, Anthony Hopkins has managed to accumulate an amount of money that revolves around 160 million dollars. While it is true that his appearances in the MCU are brief and not very notable, it is likely that his net worth is due to other stellar appearances in films completely unrelated to Marvel. You probably remember his roles in The Silence of the Lambs, The Father or Legends of the Fall.
8.- Scarlett Johansson
- Age: 39 years
- What character does she play in the MCU: Black Widow
- First appearance in the MCU: Iron Man 2 (2010)
Scarlett Johansson has managed to accumulate an approximate net worth of $165 million. It is possible that a good part of it has been thanks to her appearance in the MCU because Black Widow was a character that has had a prominent appearance in all the Avengers films. However, she has managed to cultivate her career and prove that she is one of the best actresses of the moment in other films such as Lost in Translation, Fly me to the Moon or Marriage Story.
7.- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Age: 51 years
- What character does she play in the MCU: Pepper Potts
- First appearance in the MCU: Iron Man (2008)
This is perhaps one of the biggest surprises of the top and clear proof that there are actors and actresses who have done the UCM a favor by signing for Marvel and not the other way around. And, if I say this, it is because The actress who plays Pepper Potts has a net worth of more than $200 million. Considering that his appearance in Marvel is rather limited, since he only appears as an integral character in the first three Iron Man films (and cameos in some other Avengers films), Most of his fortune comes from other films such as Emma, Shakespeare in Love or Blind Love (not to mention that his parents were already important Hollywood producers before he was born).
6.- Vin Diesel
- Age: 57 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Groot
- First appearance in the MCU: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
What the hell is Vin Diesel doing on the list of the richest actors ever to appear in the MCU? It’s simple: he’s the one who voiced Groot in the English version of the films, which makes his net worth more than 225 million dollars It probably doesn’t come from his appearances in the Marvel universe (because he had to dub a single word with different intonations). That’s why everything points to Vin Diesel actually making a fortune with another saga of which he is one of the main responsible: Fast & Furious; although it is also true that he is remembered by other sagas such as, for example, XXX or The Chronicles of Riddick.
5.- Samuel L. Jackson
- Age: 75 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Nick Fury
- First appearance in the MCU: Iron Man (2008)
Samuel L. Jackson’s total net worth is $250 milliona figure that would have been boosted by his appearances in the MCU without having been even remotely his main source of income. The story of how he came to play Nick Fury is quite curious, given that the comic book character himself was inspired by him. Be that as it may, he has participated in other major Hollywood productions such as Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight, the first three episodes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park.
4.- Edward Norton
- Age: 54 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Hulk
- First appearance in the MCU: The Incredible Hulk (2008)
If you think back, Edward Norton was Hulk before the character was played by Mark Ruffalo. The most curious thing of all is that the first one refused to continue being the green giant as soon as he was informed that his film was going to be part of a great shared universe. Be that as it may, His current net worth exceeds $300 million and people probably remember him from other non-Marvel movies like Fight Club, The Illusionist, or The Grand Budapest Hotel.
3.- Robert Downey Jr.
- Age: 59 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Iron Man
- First appearance in the MCU: Iron Man (2008)
The latest figure reflects Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth is estimated at $300 million, although that number would have to be revised as soon as it is confirmed how much the actor will have charged for his participation in the following Avengers films playing Dr. Doom. Whatever the case, it is likely that the majority of his wealth comes from Marvel, given that he quickly became the highest-paid actor in the entire MCU; although he has had participations in other recent major films such as Oppenheimer, where he won his first Oscar.
2.- Michael Douglas
- Age: 79 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Hank Pym
- First appearance in the MCU: Ant-Man (2015)
Michael Douglas’ fortune exceeds $350 million and much of it comes from other films outside the MCU, given that his appearances as Hank Pym have been really brief. In this sense, he is remembered in such mythical films like Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction or Wall Street (the one from 1987).
1.- Ryan Reynolds
- Age: 47 years
- What character does he play in the MCU: Deadpool
- First appearance in the MCU: Deadpool (2016)
Ryan Reynolds’ net worth is currently over $350 million And, while it is true that he has participated in other cult films like Buriedit is likely that much of the money he has made comes from his involvement with Marvel. Above all, because the trilogy he stars in is one of the most successful in the entire MCU, with a third part that has managed to exceed 1,000 million dollars at the box office.
What do you think of this list of the highest-paid actors and actresses to have appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The truth is that there are some presences on the list that may be surprising if you look at the ranking taking into account only their roles within Marvel. Now it only remains to see how this one will look when the Multiverse saga ends. with the appearance of other figures who are as fashionable as, for example, Pedro Pascal.
