Overview
- Adam Sandler earned $48 million, powered by his long‑term Netflix pact and projects like Happy Gilmore 2 and Jay Kelly.
- Tom Cruise placed second with $46 million, boosted by Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and a rare first‑dollar gross deal.
- Mark Wahlberg ranked third at $44 million, driven by rich upfront fees for Prime Video’s Play Dirty and Apple TV+’s The Family Plan 2.
- Forbes tallied $590 million for the top 20, roughly 20% below 2024’s $730 million, underscoring year‑to‑year volatility.
- Millie Bobby Brown entered at $26 million as the youngest ever on the list, while Scarlett Johansson ($43M), Brad Pitt ($41M) and Denzel Washington ($38M) rounded out the top tier.