Robert Pattinson made $3 million for his role in The Batman.
Renowned for his exceptional talent, Robert Pattinson is an accomplished English actor who has gained critical acclaim and widespread recognition in both mainstream and independent cinema. He was born in London on May 13, 1986, the youngest of three siblings.
His mother, Clare Charlton, was a modeling agency scout, while his father, Richard Pattinson, worked as a vintage car dealer. Robert's upbringing was spent in a humble abode in Barnes, where he shared his formative years with his elder sisters, Elizabeth and Victoria.
At the age of 15, Pattinson commenced his cinematic journey by starting his acting career at a renowned London theater club. Although he made a notable debut as Cedric Diggory in the 2005 fantasy film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," it was his exceptional portrayal of Edward Cullen in "The Twilight Saga" film series (2008-2012) that propelled him to unprecedented international fame.
When did The Batman release?
The Batman is an American superhero film that is based on the iconic DC Comics character Batman. This film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie serves as a reboot of the Batman film franchise and is directed by Matt Reeves, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig.
The premiere of The Batman was held at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan on March 1, 2022, with a subsequent theatrical release on March 4. The film was a commercial success, earning over $770 million against a budget ranging from $185-200 million. It also received favorable reviews from critics and was ranked as the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2022.
Robert Pattinson's earnings for playing Batman compared to other actors
According to a report by Variety in 2021, Robert Pattinson received $3 million for his role in The Batman, which is considerably lower compared to previous actors who played Batman. Christian Bale, who portrayed Batman in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, reportedly earned $9 million for Batman Begins, $10 million for The Dark Knight, along with a performance bonus of $20 million, and $15 million for The Dark Knight Rises.
In 2013, Entertainment Weekly reported that Bale was offered $50 million for a fourth Batman movie, which he declined, and in 2017, he was also offered $50 million to reprise the role in Justice League, which he turned down.
Deadline estimated, in 2017, that Ben Affleck, who played Batman in four DC Extended Universe movies, earned between $10 million to $20 million for the role, as he negotiated a base eight-figure salary before signing up for the project.
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