The Pay Slip
Superman (2025) cast fees: who got paid what
2025 · DC Studios · Warner Bros.
Lex Luthor's reported pay is more than Superman's and Lois Lane's combined.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hoult | Lex Luthor | $2M |
| David Corenswet | Superman | $750K |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Lois Lane | $750K |
- Reported cast bill
- $3.5M
- Budget
- $225M
- Worldwide gross
- $619M
Upfront salaries as reported by Puck; box-office bonuses excluded. Unconfirmed by the cast or DC Studios. Actor fees are private contracts; these figures come from trade reporting and may differ from what was actually paid.
The reported fees for the lead cast of Superman (2025) are: Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) $2M, David Corenswet (Superman) $750K and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) $750K.
On the reported figures, Nicholas Hoult accounts for roughly 57% of the lead cast's combined fees.
Superman was reportedly made on a budget of $225M and grossed $619M worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Nicholas Hoult paid for Superman?
- Nicholas Hoult was reportedly paid $2M for Superman, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was David Corenswet paid for Superman?
- David Corenswet was reportedly paid $750K for Superman, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Rachel Brosnahan paid for Superman?
- Rachel Brosnahan was reportedly paid $750K for Superman, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Superman?
- Nicholas Hoult reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Superman, at $2M — roughly 57% of the lead cast's combined reported fees.
- What was the budget of Superman?
- Superman has a reported budget of $225M, against a worldwide gross of $619M. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
