Spider-Man: Brand New Day just broke box office records, and now fans want to know exactly what Zendaya took home for bringing MJ back to the big screen.
MJ has been Peter Parker’s emotional anchor since Homecoming, and Zendaya’s chemistry with Tom Holland has only deepened as the two got engaged and eventually married in real life.
That off-screen bond has made their on-screen pairing one of the most talked about relationships in the MCU, which is exactly why the pay gap between them has become such a hot topic since Brand New Day hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
What Was Zendaya’s Reported Paycheck for Brand New Day?
According to multiple industry reports, Zendaya earned somewhere between $5 million and $8 million for returning as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with several outlets landing closer to the $8 million mark.
That is a solid raise over her No Way Home deal, which reportedly totaled around $10 million once bonus checks were factored in, according to 2022 reporting by Puck News.
Tom Holland, meanwhile, reportedly pulled in between $15 million and $20 million for reprising Peter Parker, with some reports suggesting his deal also includes backend participation of 5 to 8 percent of first-dollar gross.
That kind of structure is typically reserved for the true anchors of a franchise, and it puts Holland’s potential total earnings well above Zendaya’s flat fee, especially with the film already posting record-setting numbers domestically.
The supporting cast tells its own story, too. Mark Ruffalo, joining as Bruce Banner, reportedly landed between $8 million and $12 million, putting him in Zendaya’s range or slightly above. Jon Bernthal reportedly earned $4 million to $6 million, while Jacob Batalon‘s fee was lower, at $1 million to $2 million.
None of these figures has been officially confirmed by Sony or Marvel, so they should be treated as industry estimates rather than confirmed contracts. Still, the pattern lines up with how these deals typically work, where the character carrying the title gets paid like it.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now playing in theaters after posting the biggest domestic opening day in box office history.