We may not be halfway through the year, but the richest actor of 2025 has already been crowned—and it’s not who you think (or maybe it definitely is). Move over, Dwayne Johnson. Despite his eyebrow-raising charisma and blockbuster schedule, second place is his final stop this time. The top spot? That belongs to none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, a man who hasn’t starred in a film since Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019 but is now reportedly worth a jaw-dropping $1.49 billion.
Yes, Arnie is back but not in theatres. While his last proper screen appearance as the T-800 is now half a decade old, his bank account has been quietly doing squats in the background, thanks to a Herculean real estate empire and smart investment choices. He now owns a five percent stake in one of the world’s biggest investment firms and has been snapping up property since his early days as a rising action star. Apparently, you don’t need a sequel when your side hustle is building empires; literal ones.
Schwarzenegger’s billionaire badge was confirmed earlier this year by Forbes. And while he may return as Santa in Man with the Bag this Christmas, his fortune has already arrived down the chimney.
Trailing Arnie and The Rock in the wealth stakes are Shah Rukh Khan, Tom Cruise and George Clooney, each proving that charisma, box office chops and a well-timed tequila brand can still pay the bills. But in 2025, it’s Schwarzenegger who’s flexing hardest, without even flexing at all.
The top 10 list features only one Indian actor. Shah Rukh Khan holds the fourth spot in the recently released list. Over the past five years, the superstar has seen his net worth soar by an impressive 46%. As of 2025, Shah Rukh Khan’s net-worth stands at $876.5 million.