The Numbers - Business Report Highest Grossing Stars

and Chris Hemsworth also sit comfortably in the upper echelons of The Numbers rankings. Their inclusion highlights a modern reality: being a "Highest Grossing Star" is often a reflection of a 10-year contract with a superhero studio.

Why? He doesn't do franchises every year. He does one Mission: Impossible every three to four years and rarely appears in Marvel or DC films. His average per movie is astronomical, but his volume is low. business report highest grossing stars the numbers

Before we unveil the top contenders, it is crucial to understand the metrics. The Numbers generally ranks actors based on the of the films in which they have appeared. and Chris Hemsworth also sit comfortably in the

You might notice a glaring omission from the top of the total gross list: . He doesn't do franchises every year

Are you surprised by who tops the list? Do you think the "movie star" is dead, or just evolving? Let us know in the comments below.