Christopher Nolan’s salary for Oppenheimer makes his big Oscar win even sweeter. Many are curious to find out how much money he made from his work on the film. Here’s all you need to know.
What was Christopher Nolan’s salary for Oppenheimer?
Christopher Nolan reportedly earned close to $100 million for Oppenheimer.
Variety reported that Nolan’s total Oppenheimer payday was slightly south of $100 million. According to knowledgeable sources close to the outlet, this sum accounts for several things. These include his directorial salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators, and the Best Picture and Best Director Oscar wins he picked up at the 96th Academy Awards.
Along with directing, Nolan also served as a co-writer and co-producer. Therefore, he was entitled to making more than just his initial payday if the film was successful. Oppenheimer went on to be a huge hit last year. However, his representative didn’t officially respond to Variety’s request for a comment.
It’s also worth noting that Oppenheimer bagged five other Oscars: Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Score.
The movie was produced on a budget of $100 million and was an extremely profitable venture for Universal, making $958 million worldwide. This number allowed it to be the highest-grossing Best Picture winner at the Oscars since The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
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