💰 Steven Spielberg's Paycheck for Every Movie He Ever Made | Hits & Flops

[@georgespalding7640]

Steven was born six hours before me on December 18, 1946. It's amazing how people born in the same moment in history take such different paths. The good thing is, we can each have success in a different form in our lifetime.

[@lifeisshort.9869]

"The good thing is, we can each have success in a different form in our lifetime." well said sir, I'd take love & family over success at work anytime... life is too short to chase money all the time.

[@Kelly-r9n]

Possibly the only "celebrity" in existence who I'll feel personal loss for when he passes. This man's films were my entire childhood. Jurassic Park, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T, Close Encounters. Movie magic

[@petep5207]

Until you find out what he did to children at his Illuminati parties

[@pablofonseca13411]

The most important part is the checks are a reflection of his contribution. He is one of the best that has ever done it.

[@georgespalding7640]

From the year 1971 until 2015, every one of his movies was successful. That could be a record among directors and actors. He has entertained us immensely for 54 years.

[@JazzyShaun]

He deserves every dollar he has earned. His films have been culture changing and he is a visionary. I will never forget going the cinema to watch Jurassic park, the excitement was fever pitch, it was EVERYWHERE and the scene when we are first introduced to a dinosaur was breathtaking. I can only imagine the investors seeing the film for the first time and knowing that they have a colossal juggernaut on their hands. Thank you Mr Spielberg from a film fan.

[@romalemorgan646]

he is one of my favorite Directors of all times hands down!!!

[@Message1inthesame]

Word

[@MrRawwd]

Thank you so much for doing Spielberg on your channel! That’s my favorite director of all time. What an amazing track record for hits he has. I will definitely be continuing to watch your future videos. You really listen to your subscribers! Thanks again.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I’m glad you liked the video, @MrRawwd, and thank you for your patience! You asked for Spielberg quite a while ago. Oh, and I haven’t forgotten about Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Lawrence! It just takes time, but rest assured-I’ll get to them too. It’s great to have you on board! 😉

[@MyBob1950]

Wow this is mind boggling! I`de like to see Clint Eastwoods, as an actor and a Director. Great channel by the way.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @MyBob1950! I’ve already published a video about Clint, but it only covers the movies he acted in. You can find it on my channel page. I might create an updated version sometime that includes the movies he directed.

[@zeepn]

James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Michael Bay, Peter Jackson, George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Excellent picks, @zeepn! I'll do all of them, just a matter of time, so stay tuned! 😉

[@deraykrause4517]

It's quite the obscene amount of money BUT I dig movies and he made a lot of good movies so good on him.

[@ologmcnoleg2487]

He deserves it. Many have enjoyed his work. Can't say that about most billionaires..

[@keepitabuck9961]

155 million in 1982 is insane

[@outrageoustv3594]

Steven Spielberg is the 🐐 he has the most all time titans

[@crenge]

Spielberg is clearly the most successful director of all time!

[@Stryv4Prfctn]

You're doing Directors now?! This is such an awesome channel! 😄

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I love your comment, @Stryv4Prfctn! Made my day! Thank you! 😁

[@rodneyking4183]

Jaws, Close Encounters and then Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was awesome to be a kid back then. I was 4 when George Lucas did Star Wars and blew our doors off. Harrison Ford was bouncing back and forth between that Trilogy and Indiana Jones. It was incredible!

[@uraniummc4582]

Brilliant Video !!! Suggestions : Tarantino, Hitchcock ???, Eastwood, Sergio Leone

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @uraniummc4582! I just published Tarantino and added all your other suggestions to my to-do list. I'm especially curious about Hitchcock, as he started out in the silent era.

[@CaliforniaDOGE]

Such a nicely done format. I watch them all.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @HELLhasnoSECRETSERVICE! It's great to have you on board! 😉

[@winstonfromblackchat238]

I found your channel a few days ago and really like the structure of your videos so I had to sub. Hope you do Kevin Hart sometime that's one I'm hoping to see.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @winstonfromblackchat238 and welcome aboard! Kevin --> Noted. 😉

[@jp23x]

hit after hit. the dudes a savage

[@yell0wberry]

So are the budget that these major studios lay out for him. Minority directors will never get this type of money from studios to do their movies.

[@jp23x]

@yell0wberry always about race huh.

[@patmacmanus]

Great job. Keep up the good work. Suggest the Coen Brothers,

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @patmacmanus! You’re the first one to request the Coen Brothers! Noted, and added to my to-do list. 😉

[@Phillip-n7w]

Loved it mate

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad to hear that, @Phillip-n7w! Thank you!

[@mattmichaels5195]

Interesting to see how the budget on most of these were a lot lower than I would have thought. Great work putting this together as always. I'd like to see a director one for Peter Jackson and an actor one for Jack Black. Have a happy and healthy 2025!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @mattmichaels5195! Great observation, too-he's definitely clever with budgets. He started his career with micro-budget films and had to rely on creativity and practical solutions for years. I think he learned to make the most of limited resources and kept that habit for a long time. Peter Jackson and Jack Black noted-stay tuned! 😉

[@ArtVandelay1974]

Great videos! Thank you! My favourit director is Alfred Hitchcock.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @ArtVandelay1974! Hitchcock is a fantastic choice-I’ll definitely explore his figures. He started his career in the silent era, so I’m guessing the inflation adjustments will be astounding!

[@dumbcat]

This plays more like a condemnation of inflation via money printing stealing our life savings rather than a celebration of some celebrity's net worth.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Agreed, @dumbcat! Ever since I added the adjusted values to the formula, I've been amazed again and again by how crazy inflation has been during our lifetime. The older the figures, the more shocking they are. I’ve got to start looking at some really old ones, like John Wayne or even Chaplin, just to make my own jaw drop at the scale of inflation...

[@HistoryHunter3000]

Great videos mate

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Glad you like my work, @HistoryHunter3000!

[@georgeheridis7973]

I met Spielberg once in LA by happenstance. All I said to him was "I saw Amistad in the theater." Without hesitation, he pulled two twenties out of his wallet and handed them to me. I guess he wanted to reimburse me for the popcorn and soda as well.

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

BS story

[@chesslerbooks]

Jim Mangold, Tony Scott, Ridley Scott

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Added all of them to my to-do list, @chesslerbooks!

[@LeoMattMan]

I'd like to see James Cameron, or maybe John Carpenter. That would be cool.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Sure thing, @LeoMattMan! Cameron is coming very soon, and I’ve just added Carpenter to my to-do list. 😉

[@Martin.C.777]

This is great one.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I'm glad you like it, @Martin.C.777! More to come 😉

[@deist921]

Hey, I like to think I gave you the idea to do directors back when you asked for ideas. Thanks for listening!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You were definitely one of them, @deist921! Thank you for that. You also came up with quite a few name suggestions-great ones. I’ll get to them too. 😉

[@deist921]

@ awesome!

[@neilgodfrey2669]

In case you’re wondering, when his paycheck is more than the film’s budget this means he gets its from the box office profit

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That's correct, @neilgodfrey2669! Thank you for pointing this out.

[@neilgodfrey2669]

@ no worries. It’s my duty to inform. Otherwise people just don’t know. I’m here to help and that’s what I do. I help people. Whether they think they need help or not I’m here to supply the necessary help so they can have a better day. And when they have a better day they feel happy, which is also what a provide, happiness. After all happiness is the way to help.

[@NACHOOFF]

waw! very efective director, i want him for my new film!

[@johnoliver4739]

37 movies only 1 that lost money, hella success.

[@rolandog5424]

Spielberg is the Great no Doubt about it I really liked Tony Scott RIP Ridely Scott's Brother! True Romance , Man on Fire , Beverly Hills Cop , The Fan hoping you do Tony though his Ending was Very Tragic a Great loss to Modern Drama action and Cinema

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Tony made some great films, but I think he lived in the shadow of his brother. I’ll gladly explore his filmography, @rolandog5424! Added to my to-do list.

[@billverge7822]

Quentin Tarantino

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's actually NEXT, @billverge7822! 😉

[@Stonecutter334]

Whatever he was paid should go to all the talented folks he stole from. Its not a tribute if its literally everything you do! Except the homosexual rape scenes. Credit where its due.

[@antoniocicalese9944]

I can’t wait for this one

[@denisdonohue1863]

You can definitely see that point after minority report/ catch me where the quality dips.

[@AT-sd9qq]

Can only imagine the money he made producing movies like the Transformer or BTTF series.

[@shutuplige6524]

Duel is epic

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Agreed, @shutuplige6524! What a movie! And he was a 'beginner' director back then.

[@minutzionel]

A.I...WHAT A MOVIE...in 2100 is a real life story

[@peppermann]

Legend

[@RawAdrenalin3]

Peter Jackson, James Cameron, Ridley Scott

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great choices, @RawAdrenalin3! Cameron is already published-check out my channel page! Jackson and Ridley are coming soon too! 😉

[@AndWhat443]

You should do Edward D. Wood Jr., it could be a short 😂

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That would definitely be fun, @AndWhat443! I've added it to my to-do list-let's see how it turns out.

[@SouthernSaintsBC.22]

Please do for Len Wiseman

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Interesting pick, @SouthernSaintsBC.22! I'll consider. 😉

[@Circiaify]

I think there must be a James Cameron, lets see that one!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I’m working on it, @Circiaify! Coming very soon! 😉

[@xxxs8309]

Crazy stats

[@alanaldpal950]

Schindlers list income would have been “blood money”. But not Armistad ? Or Private Ryan ?

[@alanaldpal950]

Fun related question…… What if they made a movie where no civilians had guns and only the military and the police had guns? What would they call it ? ……. Answer……. Schindlers List………… think about that the next time you think about gun control

[@MihaiRiz1]

Michael Bay, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great picks, @MihaiRiz1! Tarantino - published: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHuYfneImNp_oJI Bay and Burton - added to my to-do list! 😉

[@izharibrahim5325]

Brian De Palma, Martin Scorcese

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great picks, @izharibrahim5325! I've added both to my to-do list. 😉

[@antoniocicalese9944]

This guy skipped working his way up and just went straight to the big boy cheques

[@tshifhiwamulaudzi1635]

Please do James Cameron

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's actually next, @tshifhiwamulaudzi1635! 😉

[@JoeBloggz-x2j]

'Hook' probably not in all time Titan category.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That may be true, @JoeBloggz-x2j, but this channel is all about the numbers and there’s just one criterion for the 'All-Time Titan' label: it has to be among the Top 50 highest-grossing movies of the decade. Hook made it-whatever the genre.

[@longstory501]

James cameron please 😅

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Working on it, @longstory501! Coming very soon! 😉

[@pointman913]

Richard Gere please

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's on my to-do list, @pointman913! There's no due date yet, but bear with me-I'll get to him eventually.

[@chrisjames8997]

This man just prints money when his films go to print.

[@ilearncode7365]

Its kinda sus how he went from making only thousands for some made-for-tv schlock, to making 67 million for Jaws

[@myorangecrush]

Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas. (Both from the same group as Spielberg)

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great picks, @myorangecrush! I’m thinking maybe for George I should include all the movies he produced too; otherwise, the video will be very short.

[@bonscott6353]

@@BoxOfficeJoe toy sales and star wars merch is where lucus got his billions he produced very little

[@mitch008]

Tarantino and Kubrick.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great picks, @mitch008! I’ve added Kubrick to my to-do list, and as for Tarantino-he’s actually next! 😉

[@jefftaylor7130]

How is this guy finding all these numbers?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for asking, @jefftaylor7130! You'd be surprised at how much of this is actually publicly available. It’s just painstakingly hard to find all the exact numbers-or at least the well-educated estimates. Check the description for details.

[@calb3900]

Clint Eastwood Director and Actor

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @calb3900! I covered Clint as an actor-check out my channel page. I might remake it sometime to include his directorial work too.

[@nycmaverick]

Tarantino

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @nycmaverick! And he's actually next! 😉

[@JoeBloggz-x2j]

David Lynch/ Stanley Kubrick.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Both are on my to-do list, @JoeBloggz-x2j, so stay tuned! 😉

[@RealEstateDad68]

Francis Ford Coppola

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @RealEstateDad68! Thanks! Added to my to-do list!

[@dulatzhumagazin]

James Cameron is goat🔥

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's coming soon too, @dulatzhumagazin! 😉

[@alvarocampos3875]

Sin dudas el Rey Midas

[@bizzz.R]

3:12 Dude who lived in the airport got paid $200K for his story. 💀☠

[@JohnCillian]

What kind of math is this. Raiders of the lost Ark Budget was $20M and he got paid $22M? same with E.T. and others.

[@chris-_-3073]

Percent of profits back end deals

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for bringing this up, @JohnCillian! As @chris-_-3073 correctly said, what you’re seeing in those cases are juicy backend deals-he secured a slice of the movie’s earnings.

[@YourFitnessQuest]

Stanley Kubrick

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @YourFitnessQuest! He's on my to-do list, so stay tuned! 😉

[@carlosperezsala3353]

The making of Saving Private Ryan was only that much?

[@KMSWeightsNWelding]

Micheal bay, the brothers who did the avengers and marvel movies

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great suggestions, @KMSWeightsNWelding! I’ve added them all to my to-do list. 😉

[@Atlantianreborn]

samual jackson please

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You're in luck, @Atlantianreborn! He's ready: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Srh3pjeNNjg5I

[@chris-_-3073]

Ben Stiller !

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You’re the first one to request him, @chris-_-3073! Noted, and added to my to-do list. 😉

[@teddyghioto]

The hats are very small..But the paychecks are very large...

[@Jesus7God7Holy7Spirit]

Ron Howard

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Interesting pick, @Jesus7God7Holy7Spirit! I'll consider.

[@lengxiong3061]

James Cameron!! #1👍👍👌 director.....❤

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I’m working on it, @lengxiong3061! Coming very soon! 😉

[@GEN_X_]

JOHN HUGHES

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @GEN_X_! Thanks! Added to my to-do list! 😉

[@GEN_X_]

@@BoxOfficeJoe Woohoo 🙌

[@pgtipz7468]

4th Indiana jones an all time titan???? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for bringing this up, @pgtipz7468! The 'All Time Titan' label simply means it was among the Top 50 highest-grossing movies of the decade-no opinions involved, just cold numbers.

[@yell0wberry]

It’s kind of bias, people like Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, and if he were still alive, John Singleton will never get the type of budgets that a Steven Spielberg or James Cameron get from studios

[@TheGreyRider-p5z]

Because they make biased movies that only certains crowds want to see.

[@yell0wberry]

@ they helped to tell a story that producers of other nationalities just won’t get right

[@mickeyromeo]

always was not a semi hit. it was a complete flop

[@JeffTodd-k4m]

Tim Burton

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @JeffTodd-k4m! And he's actually next! 😉

[@skynet36]

Jurassic Park money should have all gone to John Williams. Damn that score was perfect 👌❤

[@Thetoon25]

Martin Scorsese

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @Thetoon25! Thanks! Added to my to-do list!

[@andrewbecker7548]

Let’s see Martin Scorsese and Alfred Hitchcock, Christopher Nolan. Clint Eastwood, John Carpenter.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great picks, @andrewbecker7548! I’m working on Nolan right now and have added the rest to my to-do list. Stay tuned! 😉

[@Teshawn93]

John Travolta

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @Teshawn93! He's on my to-do list, so stay tuned! 😉

[@daveadam-jb6fe]

JODIE FOSTER?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You’re the first one to request her, @daveadam-jb6fe! Noted, and added to my to-do list. 😉

[@CabritoArt]

Ridley Scott

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @CabritoArt! Thanks! Added to my to-do list! 😉

[@RonnyParham]

Ridley Scott please

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I'm working on it, @RonnyParham! Coming soon! 😉

[@RonnyParham]

@BoxOfficeJoe Excellent and thank you for thr woelnyku are putting in on this information and insights.

[@RonnyParham]

Sorry for my misspelling. Did not have my eyeglasses on. 🤓🤣

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

No worries, @RonnyParham, I figured it out! 😉 I’m glad you like my work, and it’s great to have you aboard!

[@gregorybell4231]

Ben stiller

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You’re the first one to request him, @gregorybell4231! Noted, and added to my to-do list. 😉

[@JasonPenrose-fi4my]

Coen Brothers

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @JasonPenrose-fi4my! Thanks! Added to my to-do list!

[@realdealio1]

Poltergeist??

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He was the writer and producer but didn’t direct that one.

[@realdealio1]

@@BoxOfficeJoe ok thank you.

[@FesteringChaos]

Go back to your original videos and reupload them with your current format

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great idea, @FesteringChaos! I might do that at some point, but keep in mind that my 'current format' is still a work in progress. I’ve got a few more ideas I want to try out before updating my older content, so stay tuned-new stuff is on the way, and you guys have to tell me if it’s an improvement or a step back. 😉

[@MoviesSue]

Scorsese!!!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @MoviesSue! Thanks! Added to my to-do list! 😉

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

So even for the total flops he got paid millions lol It's ridiculous

[@RobertKelly-qn5tj]

Guy Ricthe

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You’re the first one to request him, @RobertKelly-qn5tj! Noted, and added to my to-do list. 😉

[@AmericanBacon.]

Robert Zemeckis

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @AmericanBacon.! He's on my to-do list, so stay tuned! 😉

[@hatcher2262]

George Lucas?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's on my to-do list, @hatcher2262, so stay tuned! 😉

[@quiksix25]

Hasn't made a good movie since Saving Private Ryan in my opinion

[@urmailman]

Made Jurassic Park and then didnt need the money cause his tank was full go ys

[@ElonBlack1999]

I don't Ike the sound

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Sorry to hear that, @ElonBlack1999! I'm experimenting with different styles, and your feedback is much appreciated.

[@leafcam]

Peter jackson

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @leafcam! He's on my to-do list, so stay tuned! 😉