'Forbes' Names Adam Sandler as Highest-Paid Actor of 2025
Published on March 21, 2026.
Forbes has named Adam Sandler as the highest-paid actor in 2025, with $48 million USD due to continued success on streaming platforms. Despite a 20% decline in overall earnings for the top twenty actors, Sandler's dominance is supported by a long-term deal with Netflix. This shift in the entertainment landscape is seen as traditional theatrical ticket sales decrease and stars increasingly gravitate towards streaming services for guaranteed buyout fees. Mark Wahlberg came in third place with $44 million USD. Meanwhile, Millie Bobby Brown was included in the list with a $26 million USD haul built on streaming hits.
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