How much did benedict cumberbatch make for doctor strange 2

Q: What does Benedict Cumberbatch earn?

Cumberbatchs $5.5 million Doctor Strange salary is a lot more than what most Marvel Cinematic Universe actors made for the first MCU movie.

'Doctor Strange 2': How much did Benedict Cumberbatch, others charge?

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How Much Pay Benedict Cumberbatch Earns for Doctor Strange 2
Doctor Strange Sequel Brings Impressive Salary Raise
How much does Benedict Cumberbatch earn per movie?
How much has Dr Strange 2 made?
How much was Elizabeth Olsen paid for Dr Strange 2?
What does Benedict Cumberbatch earn?

Jun 23, 2022, 02:00 pm 2 min read

Here's how much the cast of 'Doctor Strange 2' was paid. (Photo credit: Marvel)

After taking the box office by storm, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness finally made its OTT debut on Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday. Ever since its release on May 6, the Marvel film has seen a successful run across domestic and international markets. This brings us to the question—how much did the cast members charge for the film? Let's find out.

Why does this story matter?

The Sam Raimi directorial featured actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Xochitl Gomez in prominent roles.
The film reportedly grossed $911M worldwide, making it one of the highest-earning films of 2022.
Doctor Strange 2 was also reportedly the fourth biggest opening weekend Hollywood film at the Indian box office after it bagged Rs. 27.5cr on Day 1.

Here's how much Cumberbatch earned

The main star of the show, Cumberbatch who essayed the role of Doctor Stephen Strange, received a handsome sum. According to an industry insider named Matt Belloni, Cumberbatch reportedly charged a whopping $7.5M (Rs. 53.5cr). This figure doesn't involve the bonuses earned from the box office earnings and the OTT viewing which is expected to push the price tag further up.

Olsen, other cast members charged this much

As for the other cast members of the film, Olsen who appeared as Wanda aka Scarlet Witch had reportedly charged Rs. 9.5cr for the film. Notably, she was the lead star of a separate Disney+ Hotstar series called WandaVision. In addition to this, Ejiofor who appeared as Karl Mordo charged Rs. 4.5cr, while Wong, the librarian-turned-Sorcerer Supreme charged Rs. 3.8cr for his appearance.

How much did McAdams make as Christine Palmer?

Lastly, joining the cast was the new member Gomez who appeared as America Chavez aka Ms. America. She charged Rs. 2.4cr to portray the interdimensional superhero. Michael Stulberg reprising his role as Nicodemus West charged Rs. 3cr, whereas McAdams (Christine Palmer) reportedly charged Rs. 2cr. Doctor Strange 2 narrates Strange's journey to different realities and dimensions of the Multiverse to stop an evil force.

MCU star Benedict Cumberbatch is in for an extended time in the spotlight during Phase 4's early stages as he continues playing the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Stephen Strange. After helping Peter Parker deal with the Multiverse-breaking antics of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Cumberbatch will have his own insanity to take care of in next year's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Cumberbatch continues to make his presence felt as one of the Avengers' cornerstones, particularly with founding members like Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America now fading into the background. While the MCU's next team-up adventure is still likely a long way off, the Doctor Strange star will undoubtedly play an important role in bringing the team back together.

Due to Cumberbatch's rising status as one of the Avengers' on-screen leaders, one would think he'd be in line to be compensated properly for that status off-screen as well. As it turns out, this is coming in a big way thanks to how much work he's already put in for Marvel Studios.

How Much Pay Benedict Cumberbatch Earns for Doctor Strange 2

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A recent report from Puck News revealed that MCU star Benedict Cumberbatch is set to earn $7.5 million USD plus box office bonuses for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

This marks a significant pay raise from his reported approximate earnings of $6 million for his combined work on 2016's Doctor Strange, 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, and the last two Avengers movies

Doctor Strange Sequel Brings Impressive Salary Raise

As the MCU has grown in popularity over the past decade-plus, Marvel Studios has compensated its biggest stars appropriately with each new appearance as the story's biggest superheroes.

For example, Robert Downey Jr. alone went from making less than $1 million in 2008's Iron Man to a whopping $75 million for 2019's Avengers Endgame. While most of Marvel's biggest names haven't come quite to that level yet, with each new appearance, stars like Cumberbatch seem to find themselves with pay raises nearly every time.

Earning about $1.5 million more in salary for his second solo movie compared to his first, Marvel Studios is confirming their faith in Cumberbatch to continue his run of excellence as the Master of the Mystic Arts. The $7.5 million payday should also see a rise in future MCU movies like the eventual Avengers 5, although he will almost certainly find himself in other projects before that comes too.

For now, Cumberbatch's constant hard work for the MCU is being rewarded in a big way as he prepares for multiple future appearances as the magical maestro.

The actor's next appearance will come soon with Spider-Man: No Way Home. He will then lead the way in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which debuts in theaters on May 6, 2022.

How much does Benedict Cumberbatch earn per movie?

As reported by industry in 2021, a source says Cumberbatch will earn $7.5 million upfront for Multiverse of Madness, as well as box office bonuses. This will be a definite increase from his Doctor Strange salary, which was estimated to be around $5.5 million.

How much has Dr Strange 2 made?

955.8 million USDDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness / Box officenull

How much was Elizabeth Olsen paid for Dr Strange 2?

According to a verified source, Elizabeth Olsen was paid $2 million for Wanda in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness', and Elizabeth Olsen is one of the lowest-paid Marvel stars. Not only this but Elizabeth Olsen was also paid the same amount, $2 million, for 'Avengers: Endgame'.