Benedict Cumberbatch Net Worth – How Much Money Does the Doctor Strange Star Have?

Last Updated on: 20 September, 2023 | 10:46 AM

Benedict Cumberbatch has risen to become one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars and built an impressive $40 million net worth (via CelebrityNetWorth) from his acclaimed acting resume. But his career reached new heights – and income brackets – when he entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Strange. Thanks to massive paydays for Doctor Strange and other MCU films, Cumberbatch’s wealth has grown by tens of millions over recent years. But even before the sorcerer’s cloak, Cumberbatch earned big bucks with hit movies and shows like The Imitation Game and BBC’s Sherlock. Now firmly one of the industry’s most in-demand A-listers, Benedict continues raking in the riches.

Raking in Riches as Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatch landed his career-defining role in 2016’s Doctor Strange, which grossed $677 million worldwide. He earned $5.5 million for that film, his then-highest payday.

Reprising Doctor Strange in 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok added another $1.2 million. But Cumberbatch struck Marvel gold with his Doctor Strange sequel. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has hauled over $955 million globally so far. While his exact salary is undisclosed, reports suggest he earned around $7.5 million this time.

Overall, Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange films have grossed over $1.8 billion. His skyrocketing Marvel paychecks reflect his strong box office draw.

Riches from Previous Roles

Well before joining the MCU, Cumberbatch built an impressive resume with lucrative roles. He earned $1.5 million for 2013’s box office hit Star Trek Into Darkness. Starring as Alan Turing in 2014’s The Imitation Game added $1.5 million more.

He also racked up earnings from The Hobbit trilogy and BBC’s Sherlock, plus indie films like August: Osage County. By 2015, his films had grossed over $5.2 billion total worldwide (per CelebrityNetWorth). Though Marvel made him ultra-rich, Cumberbatch had already earned big earlier in his career.

Thanks to Marvel and past successes, Benedict Cumberbatch now boasts an estimated $40 million net worth, securing his place among Hollywood’s elite. While commanding eight-figure paydays now, Cumberbatch stays modest, saying he lives a “very normal life.” But there’s no question the Doctor Strange star has rightfully earned his immense wealth through his acclaimed, commercially successful acting achievements.

Source: Celebrity Net Worth

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