Quentin Tarantino is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers. His most recent directorial venture, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), earned him a Best Director Oscar nomination. Now, its follow-up feature, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, is expected to release on Netflix and in select theaters this year. However, the period comedy-drama is directed by another acclaimed filmmaker, David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club), and will not feature Leonardo DiCaprio or Margot Robbie. Brad Pitt will reprise his role as the titular character, Cliff Booth.
Brad Pitt’s Salary for The Adventures of Cliff Booth
Made on a reported $200 million budget, The Adventures of Cliff Booth is among the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2026. According to Puck News (via The Playlist), Brad Pitt is reportedly being paid a staggering $40 million to star in and produce the film. For comparison, he reportedly received $30 million for his role in the 2025 sports drama F1, according to Just Jared. Now, let’s take a look at how his $40 million paycheck stacks up against the top ten salaries earned by Hollywood actors for streaming films.
Top Ten Paychecks For Streaming Films
According to the entertainment handle Film Updates, here are the highest reported salaries earned by Hollywood actors for streaming films:
- Daniel Craig: $100 million – For Knives Out 2 & 3
- Brad Pitt: $40 million – For The Adventures of Cliff Booth
- Denzel Washington: $40 million – For The Little Things
- Will Smith: $35 million – For Emancipation
- Leonardo DiCaprio: $30 million – For Don’t Look Up
- Ryan Reynolds: $27 million – For 6 Underground
- Jennifer Lawrence: $25 million – For Don’t Look Up
- Julia Roberts: $25 million – For Leave the World Behind
- Mark Wahlberg: $25 million – For Play Dirty
- The Rock: >$20 million – For Red Notice
Highest Reported Paydays for Streaming Films
• Daniel Craig — $100M (Knives Out 2 & 3)
• Brad Pitt — $40M (The Adventures of Cliff Booth)
• Denzel Washington — $40M (The Little Things)
• Will Smith — $35M (Emancipation)
• Leonardo DiCaprio — $30M (Don’t Look Up)
• Ryan… pic.twitter.com/k8Qim5BIZh— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) April 1, 2026
As you can see, Brad Pitt’s reported $40 million payday puts him in the No. 2 position among the top earners for streaming films, matching Denzel Washington’s $40 million salary. However, Daniel Craig’s massive $100 million deal for the Knives Out sequels still stands in a league of its own. Now, all eyes will be on how well the upcoming Brad Pitt starrer is received by OTT audiences.
What’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth All About
It’s a follow-up to the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It follows Cliff Booth, played by Brad Pitt, a behind-the-scenes fixer in early-1970s Hollywood, navigating the shifting power dynamics and hidden realities of the film industry. It also features Timothy Olyphant, Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, among others.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth – Super Bowl Teaser (via The Fincher Analyst)
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