For almost two years, making movies slowed to a snail’s pace because of the pandemic.

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However, 2021 began to see rules relax and the talk of Hollywood and film began to resurface.

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We’ve elected to provide you with an accurate list of the top male actor earners of the year so far.

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DWAYNE (THE ROCK) JOHNSON – $270M

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TYLER PERRY $165M

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TYLER PERRY $165M

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tOM CRUISE $100M+

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tOM CRUISE $100M+

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WILL SMITH $75M

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WILL SMITH $75M

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO $30M

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO $30M

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For almost two years, making movies slowed to a snail’s pace because of the pandemic.

However, 2021 began to see rules relax and the talk of Hollywood and film began to resurface.

We’ve elected to provide you with an accurate list of the top male actor earners of the year so far.

DWAYNE (THE ROCK) JOHNSON – $270M

1

TYLER PERRY $165M

2

The billionaire producer, director, and actor hit the silver screen ‘big time’ with the “Madea” movie franchise.

TYLER PERRY $165M

2

He currently has a multi-year deal with BET Network and owns the successful “330-Acre” Production Studio in Atlanta.

tOM CRUISE $100M+

3

Top Gun’s sequel, Maverick, has flown to the top of the charts this year. This time, Tom is part of the production team as well.

tOM CRUISE $100M+

3

The movie-maker/actor has earned over $100 million for the film already and it’s still at the cinemas.

WILL SMITH $75M

4

He’s already received a happy payday for the film Emancipation (set to release in 2023) to the tune of $35 million.

WILL SMITH $75M

4

You place that on top of the $40 million he made for King Richard right at the end of 2021.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO $30M

5

He is one of the most versatile male actors in the game and that reflects in his paycheck.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO $30M

5

He earned $30 million this year as the star of the latest Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon”

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