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Rising to worldwide fame and recognition with his role as Star-Lord in Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt has become one of the most successful actors of his time. However, while the franchise helped him earn widespread acclaim, it was his role as Owen Grady in theJurassic Worldtrilogy that truly skyrocketed his earnings.
And it becomes quite evident from the significant differences between his salaries for theJurassic Worldtrilogy, which outpaced what he made in any of his MCU appearances.
How much did Chris Pratt make from his MCU appearances?
Making his MCU debut in the role of Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, in the 2014 filmGuardians of the Galaxy,Chris Prattsoon became a fan favorite for portraying the charismatic and witty superhero.
Praised as a perfect fit for the role, the actor reprisedthe character in two sequelsand other MCU projects, includingAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame. And starring in the superhero franchise proved to be financially rewarding for the actor.
As perScreen Rant, Pratt earned an estimated $20 million to $25 million for his appearances in the MCU, from the firstGuardians of the Galaxyfilm to his latest role inJames Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,excluding any backend deals.
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While his respective payments for every MCU appearance remain undisclosed, the actor has reportedly earned $1.5 million forGuardians of the Galaxyand $5 million for his appearance in the 2018 blockbusterAvengers: Infinity War,as perUS Weekly.
Pratt’s rising fame and the acclaim he received through the MCU helped pave the way for his success in other ventures. And it becomes evident from his role in the blockbusterJurassic Worldfranchise, where his paycheck far surpassed his MCU earnings, further solidifying his financial success.
Chris Pratt’s massive paycheck for theJurassic Worldtrilogy
The year after he made his debut as Star-Lord, Chris Pratt stepped into the role of Owen Grady, a Velociraptor expert and handler, in the 2015 blockbusterJurassic World.
The film was a huge hit, grossing $1.6 billion, making it the third highest-grossing movie at the time of its release and thehighest-grossing installmentin theJurassic Parkfranchise. It has since been credited with revitalizing the series.
Pratt would go on to reprise his role as the Velociraptor expert in two sequels,Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomandJurassic World Dominion. And the actor reportedly made $29 million starringin the sci-fi action trilogy.
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As perDistractify, his salary saw a significant increase with each film. Starting with $5 million forJurassic World,Pratt’s paycheck rose to $10 million forFallen Kingdomand is estimated to be between $12 million to $14 million for the 2022 filmDominion.
While his earnings from theJurassic Worldtrilogy significantly surpassed his pay from the MCU, it’s worth noting that the recognition he gained as Star-Lord played a pivotal role in shaping his lucrative career.
With consistent hits within the MCU and films likeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pratt’s net worth has continued to soar, reaching an impressive $100 million, according toCelebrity Net Worth.
Guardians of the Galaxyfilm series is available to watch on Disney+.
TheJurassic Worldtrilogy is available to watch on Peacock.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
