Will Smith's 'MIB3' Salary Is The Highest Paid Single Movie Deal Ever

Will Smith is undoubtedly one of the most bankable movie stars on the planet. His net worth is estimated to be $350 million, making him one of the richest actors in the world today.

Here's what we know about Smith's movie salaries and massive net worth.

In a career spanning almost three decades, the 53-year-old actor has been a part of several iconic films like “Men in Black,” “The Pursuit of Happyness” and “I Am Legend.” Like other A-list actors in Hollywood, such as Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Craig, and Dwayne Johnson, Smith also earns hefty paychecks for every role.

As per Celebrity Net Worth, the Hollywood star earns between $40 to $80 million from film salaries and various endeavors in a year.

At the peak of his career in the 2000s, he reportedly earned $20 to $30 million per movie.

Smith reportedly got paid $5 million for the first “Men in Black” film, released in 1997. For “Men In Black 2,” he made $20 million, plus 10% of the box office grosses.

He received his highest pay when “Men in Black 3” got released in 2012. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Smith received $100 million from the movie, which grossed $624 million. It was said to be the biggest single-movie deal ever.

In recent years, he has earned massive single-film salaries from Netflix. He reportedly took home a hefty $27 million for the 2017 film “Bright.”

For his most recent film, “King Richard,” where he played the role of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, Smith made $40 million, according to Variety.

Aside from being one of the most bankable movie stars in the world today, Smith is also a social media superstar. He currently has 9.84 million subscribers on YouTube and 64.2 million followers on Instagram.

He made it to Forbes’ list of highest-paid celebrities in 2020 after earning $44.5 million through his various social media accounts.