Once again, Marvel brings us an unexpected adventure made possible by the existence of theTime Variance Authority. Just when we thought Wolverine was gone forever, Hugh Jackman returns for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the 34th film in the MCU and a sequel to “Deadpool 2.”
While Wolverine remains deceased in his original universe, Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool must enter a new one to find a living version of him so he can save his reality from an existential threat. In this alternate place, Wolverine is still breathing, but he has let down the inhabitants and is reluctant to help Deadpool with any mission.
This storyline is bound to be entertaining and is already projected to be an astoundishing box office hit, as is customary for Disney productions. On the topic, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is prompting curiosity about how superhero films have shaped Jackman and Reynolds’ fortunes over the years and who is the richest in 2024.
Who is richer in 2024, Ryan Reynolds or Hugh Jackman?
While both Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are among the richest stars in Hollywood, one of them significantly outshines the other. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan Reynolds is the wealthier of the two in 2024, with a net worth of $350 million. Let’s delve into the details.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman attend a press conference for “Deadpool & Wolverine” on July 04, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Source: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Those who follow Ryan Reynolds know why he has amassed such fortune. While primarily known as an actor, he is also a producer and businessman. He owns Maximum Effort, his production company, which has produced hits like “Deadpool 2,” “Free Guy,” and “IF.” The company has secured deals with Paramount+, Apple TV+, Netflix, and other major entertainment platforms.
Additionally, Reynolds has made lucrative investments in various businesses, including Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile, each earning him over $600 million. His movie salaries are also noteworthy. In fact, Ryan is among the elite actors who receive $20 million upfront for their roles, or more! For instance, he was paid $27 million upfront for Michael Bay’s “6 Underground.”
On the other hand, Hugh Jackman, while not as wealthy as Reynolds, still boasts an impressive net worth of $100 million in 2024. Unlike Ryan, Jackman’s fortune comes primarily from his acting career, with minimal business ventures. He founded Seed Productions in 2004, but it closed six years later without significant success.
Specifically, most of Jackman’s wealth stems from his role as Wolverine. While he earns $1.5 to $10 million for roles outside the “X-Men” franchise, he has consistently made $20 million for each portrayal of the superhero. This includes his work the upcoming Reynolds movie.
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In summary, Ryan Reynolds is considerably wealthier than Hugh Jackman. However, Jackman’s net worth is still impressive, especially noting it primarily comes from his acting career alone.
