The year 2025 has been quite expensive for Hollywood, where it has been raining money. Amidst this year’s blockbuster shows and big-budget movies, some actors surprised everyone with their fees. In today’s blog, we will talk about the highest paid actors of 2025 who charged huge sums for their movies and shows.
David Corenswet For Superman ($750,000)
David Corenswet, the new Superman of the DCU, received a fee of $750,000 for the movie. This fee may sound low, but it’s a good start for a franchise reboot. As the new Superman of the decade, his fee is likely to increase further in the future.
Jenna Ortega For Wednesday Season 2 ($2,000,000)
Jenna Ortega charged a whopping $2 million for Season 2 of Wednesday. This gothic superhit Netflix series has made her a global star. Ortega’s growing fan following is clearly reflected in her salary.
Nicholas Hoult For Superman ($2,000,000)
Nicholas Hoult, who played the main villain in the Superman movie, received a fee of $2 million for this role. This proves that superhero movies are still money-making.
Jack Black For Minecraft Movie ($3,000,000)
Jack Black charged $3 million for Minecraft. His fun energy and comedic timing make him a great choice for family movies. This high salary clearly shows that Jack Black is still one of Hollywood’s most successful box-office performers.
Pedro Pascal For The Last of Us Season 2 ($4,200,000)
Pedro Pascal charged a whopping $4.2 million for the second season of The Last of Us. This superhit HBO show further increased his popularity. Pascal is now TV’s biggest bankable star.
Joe Keery For Stranger Things Season 5 ($6,000,000)
Joe Keery, aka Steve Harrington, received $6 million for the fifth season of Stranger Things. Netflix has given its senior stars hefty paychecks.
Stranger Things Kids For Season 5 ($7,000,000 Each)
That’s right! The “kids” of Stranger Things — Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp — all received $7 million each. Their popularity has made them one of Hollywood’s highest-paid young actors.
David Harbour For Stranger Things Season 5 ($9,500,000)
Chief Hopper, aka David Harbour, charged $9.5 million for his role. Harbour has been the emotional core of Stranger Things, and his salary proves that Netflix greatly values his contribution.
Winona Ryder For Stranger Things Season 5 ($9,500,000)
Winona Ryder, the show’s original star, also charged $9.5 million for Harbour. Her character, Joyce Byers, is the heart of the show, and her salary perfectly justifies it.
Anthony Mackie For Captain America: Brave New World ($12,000,000)
Anthony Mackie charged $12 million for Captain America: Brave New World, making him one of the highest-paid actors of 2025. His selection for the new Captain America in the MCU reflects his responsibility.
Jason Momoa For Minecraft Movie ($12,000,000)
Jason Momoa is also charging a whopping $12 million for a Minecraft movie. This is his next big venture after Aquaman, and Warner Bros. clearly has a lot of faith in him.
Conclusion
Here’s the list of the highest-paid actors of 2025, who are maintaining their popularity and box office clout. Whether it’s movie franchises or major TV show franchises, these actors are dominating the scene.
