From Scarlett Johansson To Robert Downey Jr: The Richest Marvel Superheroes

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has undoubtedly given us some of the biggest movies in recent years. The movies continue to fascinate the audience with their content and rake in big numbers at the box office.

After the release of “Avengers: Endgame,” it is quite evident that the actors have also increased their fees and have become some of the highest-paid actors in the industry at present.

But do you know how much they have already made? The Richest has come up with a curated list of the top 10 highest-paid actors of the MCU.

10. Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch started his career as a theater actor and made his way to the top by giving some critically acclaimed performances in theater productions like “Frankenstein” (2011) and “Hamlet” (2015). But his moment of glory came in 2010 when he portrayed the role of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes in BBC’s “Sherlock.”

Since then he has been a part of some big sci-fi projects and was chosen to play the character of Doctor Strange in the MCU.

With a net worth of $30 million, the fans are really excited to see him as the magical doctor once again in the upcoming “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” alongside Elizabeth Olsen. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2021.

9. Paul Rudd

Known for his impeccable comedic timing, Paul Rudd has been a veteran in Hollywood. He has been a part of the movies like “Knocked Up,” “Anchorman,” “I Love You, Man,” and TV series like “Friends” during his illustrated career.

His popularity got a boom when he played the role of Ant-Man in a movie of the same name. The movie got favorable reviews from everywhere and Rudd was praised for his acting skills. With a career spanning over two decades, his net worth sits at $30 million.

8. Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo has the lowest net worth for an actor who is a part of the original six members of “The Avengers.” Being a part of numerous big projects like “Spotlight,” “Zodiac,” and “Shutter Island,” he has become one of the most dependable stars in Hollywood.

The star, who plays the role of The Hulk in MCU, has a net worth of $30 million and with many big upcoming projects in the future, he can surely make this number go up.

7. Don Cheadle

The veteran actor has been a part of the industry for more than 30 years. He started his career with a short film called “3 Days” in 1984 and has been a part of many critically acclaimed movies since then. Cheadle got nominated for an Oscar in 2005 for “Hotel Rwanda” and now plays the character of War Machine in the MCU.

The actor has a net worth of $35 million.

6. Chris Pratt

Pratt already caught the attention of TV viewers through his portrayal of Andy Dwyer in the hit TV series “Parks And Recreation.” But the actor’s moment of glory came when it was announced that he will be playing the role of Star-Lord in the “Guardian Of The Galaxy” series. He also went on to grab the lead role in the “Jurassic Park” reboot named “Jurassic World.”

With lead roles in two big franchises, Pratt has a healthy net worth of $40 million.

5. Jeremy Renner

His character might not have been the main focus of the Marvel movies, but Jenner’s portrayal of Hawkeye has helped him grow in terms of money. He has also been a part of big movies like “The Bourne Legacy” and “Mission Impossible.”

The two-time Oscar-nominated actor has a net worth of $50 million.

4. Chris Evans

Evans started his career with romantic comedies like “Not Another Teen Movie.” But his gritty portrayal of Captain America in the MCU has taken his popularity to a whole new level.

According to the publication, most of his net worth comes for the movies he has done in this cinematic universe, which has helped him grow a net worth of $50 million.

3. Chris Hemsworth

Known for playing the God of Thunder in the MCU, Hemsworth’s portrayal of the mighty Thor has been one of the reasons for his success. He started his MCU journey in 2011 with “Thor” and has been a part of almost all the movies in the cinematic universe.

He has been a part of numerous big projects like “Rush,” “Men In Black,” and “In The Heart Of The Sea” as well — all of which helped him accumulate a net worth of $90 million.

2. Scarlett Johansson

Johansson has been the only female star in the MCU who is a part of the original founding members of “The Avengers.” She has played the role of “Black Widow” in numerous Marvel movies and is all set to get her own movie in 2020.

With a net worth of $150 million, the “Jojo Rabbit” star has actually topped the list of being the richest female actor this year.

1. Robert Downey Jr

With a staggering net worth of $250 million, Robert Downey Jr tops the list of richest actors working in Marvel right now. The actor, who has been nominated for an Oscar in 2008, started his MCU journey with “Iron Man.” The movie became a massive hit and laid the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

He has also been part of several big projects like “Sherlock Holmes,” “Tropic Thunder,” and “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.”