Emma Watson Was Paid a Handome Amount for Starring Alongside Tom Hanks in This Sci-Fi Thriller

Emma Watson is Hollywood royalty. From playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies to using her fame to promote gender equality, she’s built an impressive career. But have you ever wondered how much she’s earned for her various roles?

Let’s dive into the paychecks Watson received for some of her most notable roles. One paycheck that stands out is the one she earned for a 2017 sci-fi thriller where she starred alongside Tom Hanks and John Boyega.

Despite the film’s struggle at the box office, her paycheck was anything but a flop. And while the movie didn’t break any records, this deal showed just how much her star power is worth—way more than just magic spells!

But that wasn’t all—2017 was a massive year for Emma Watson. She reportedly pocketed a jaw-dropping $15 million from another film that same year. So, what did Watson actually rake in during 2017? And where does her net worth stand in 2025? Stick around for the mind-blowing details!

Emma Watson scored $3 million for this 2017 sci-Fi misfire

Emma Watson’s role in The Circle might not have been a blockbuster hit, but it did make her a nice chunk of change. She earned around $3 million for her part in this movie (per Emma Watson. Net), where she played Mae Holland, a young woman who starts working for a powerful tech company.

The film, based on Dave Eggers’ novel, also starred Tom Hanks and John Boyega, which brought in a lot of attention. Despite all that star power, The Circle didn’t do well at the box office, earning just $40.6 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).

Reports say she not only received a generous salary upfront, but also some back-end points based on the film’s box-office gross. That means she got a slice of the pie, even if the pie wasn’t as big as everyone hoped.

Plus, she was part of a star-studded cast with Hanks and Boyega, so the big paycheck? It felt deserved, even if The Circle didn’t exactly go viral. Still, $3 million for one film? You’re doing just fine, Watson.

Emma Watson’s $15 million payday from a billion-dollar blockbuster that same year

Now, if you thought The Circle was impressive, wait until you hear about this film. In 2017, while Emma Watson also featured in a techy dystopian flick, there was another role that would help her rake in a massive $15 million paycheck.

And no, it wasn’t for another tech thriller. It was for Beauty and the Beast—Disney’s live-action remake of the beloved classic. The movie was a huge success, grossing over $1.26 billion worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). And guess what? Her payday wasn’t a one-hit wonder.

Here’s how it worked (per The Hollywood Reporter): Disney started her off with a $3 million salary, but as the film performed better than expected, she earned bonuses. The movie was so successful that the star walked away with $15 million in total. Not only did she slay as Belle, but Watson became one of the highest-paid women in Hollywood that year.

With a combined total of $14 million between June 2016 and June 2017, Watson even ranked on #6 on Forbes‘ list of the highest earners. So while she was busy making magic on screen, she was also busy making a whole lot of cash.

The Circle is available to stream on Netflix!