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While the realm of comic book adaptations continues to captivate audiences, not all films follow a smooth path to the big screen. One such project is Aaron Taylor-Johnson’sKraven the Hunter, a long-anticipated live-action film that faced numerous production delays since 2023. Due to many speculated reasons, the film almost suffered the same fate as Marvel’s planned soloGambitmovie. But thankfully, Sony Pictures finally confirmed the film’s release date to be August 08, 2025.
Now, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is tasked with bringing Spider-Man’s most iconic villain to life, in his upcoming movie,Kraven the Hunter,alongside a stellar cast. Meanwhile, following his previous Marvel roles in theAvengersfranchise andKick-Ass,Johnson’s earnings for portraying Kraven has become a topic of keen interest. While the exact salary details are not publicly confirmed, let’s check out his estimated earnings.
What isKraven the HunterAbout?
Taking place in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, where films likeVenom, Morbius,andMadame Webare set,Kraven the Hunterestablishes an origin story, detailing the earlier years of Sergei Kravinoff. While the details of the plot are kept under tight wraps, the trailer seemingly revealed that the film will delve deep into the psyche of the titular character.
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Established as an animal lover, Sergei Kravinoff aka Kraven the Hunter is shown to have a tense relationship with his father, Nikolai Kravinoff, a Russian crime lord and a big game hunter. But despite their differences, Kraven’s half-brother Dmitri Smerdyakov aka The Chameleon revealed in the trailer how the father-son duo are seemingly two sides of the same violent coin.
Following the trailer, the synopsis for the film suggested that while confronting his ruthless father, Kraven not only built a legacy of his own but also became one of the most feared and notorious hunters in the world. But how exactly does Kraven go from being an “animal lover” to the world’s greatest hunter? Well, the suspense remains up in the air until the film’s release in December 2024.
The Epic Cast ofKraven the Hunter
Leading the cast ofJ. C. Chandor’sKraven the Hunteras Sergei Kravinoff isAaron Taylor-Johnson, who has been a familiar face in the world of superhero and comic book movies. Johnson has particularly been a staple in the Marvel Universe, considering his previous role as the title hero in theKick-Assfilms and his appearance as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver inAvengers: Age of Ultron.
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Meanwhile, donning the role of young Sergei Kravinoff in the film, Levi Miller took on the responsibility of appearing in the flashback sequences, as perIMDb. Followed by theArgylleactressAriana DeBoseas the voodoo priestess Calypso, who played Kraven’s love interest in the comics. Additionally, Fred Hechinger is set to appear as Kraven’s half-brother Dmitri Smerdyakov.
The film’s ensemble cast includes several other high-profile actors including veteran actor Russell Crowe in the role of Kraven’s father Nikolai Kravinoff in the highly anticipated movie. Further, there’s Alessandro Nivola asAleksei Sytsevich aka The Rhino, and Christopher Abbott as The Foreigner. With such a talented roster,Kraven the Hunteris expected to offer not just an action-packed spectacle, but also a compelling narrative driven by strong performances.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and His Co-Stars’ Estimated Salary
Upon learning about the stellar cast of any film, it’s the actors’ estimated salary that sparks the most interest among fans. So, let’s take a look at the stars’ salary fromKraven the Hunter, as estimated byShowbiz Galore. Considering how Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the titular actor in the film, he’s likely to have received a lucrative payday for his role as Kraven.
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As per the outlet, while the exact salary details have not been disclosed, Johnson is expected to earn around $2M for his portrayal of the iconic villain. Considering that the upcoming movie has been made with an estimated budget within the $100M-$130M range, as perVariety, the MCU star’s salary seems to reflect the high stakes of the project, which Sony has high hopes for.
As for Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s co-stars,Russell Crowe, a seasoned Academy Award-winning actor, is also expected to bag a substantial paycheck for his role. According to the outlet, Crowe is thus expected to earn an estimated $5M salary for his role as Kraven’s father. Followed by Ariana DeBose, the actress is expected to have negotiated a competitive salary of $600,000 for her role as Calypso.
Meanwhile, Fred Hechinger reportedly earned $400,000 for his role as Dmitri Smerdyakov aka The Chameleon. Followed byAlessandro Nivola’s $500,000 paycheck,Christopher Abbott‘s estimated salary of $400,000, and Levi Miller’s staggering earnings of $200,000 for playing the young version of Kraven.
Kraven the Hunter’s Production Delays and Final Release Date
For fans who have been eagerly awaitingAaron Taylor-Johnson’s movie, the road to its December 2024 release has been anything but smooth. Well, according toCBR, the plans forKraven the Hunterto appear on the big screen date back to the early 2010s when the villain was planned to appear inSam Raimi’s fourthSpider-Manmovie, starring Tobey Maguire.
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However, the idea was dropped after Sony planned to reboot the web shooter with Andrew Garfield’sAmazing Spider-Manfilms. Thereafter, the universe’s version of Kraven was wilfully ignored, until May 2021 when J.C. Chandor was chosen to directKraven the Hunter. Thereafter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson was chosen from a list of other contenders to play the titular character, following hisperformance in Sony’sBullet Train.
Pre-production began in 2022, with actors such as Russel Crowe joining the cast. Soon, casting elements were confirmed in 2023 after the film completed its post-production. Unfortunately, despite being close to release, Kraven the Hunter faced delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Initially expected to be released by August 06, 2025, the date was moved to October 6 of the same year. However, due to the Hollywood strikes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s film was further shifted to June 17, 2025. Eventually, after multiple setbacks almost leading people to speculate that the film might end up facing the same fate as Channing Tatum’sGambitmovie, Sony Pictures confirmed the film’s release date for August 08, 2025.
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