It is really hard to not talk about the talent of a director who has given classics one after the other and has directed a legend like Daniel Day-Lewis, not once, but twice. From his very first movie, Boogie Nights in 1997, Paul Thomas Anderson has been the type to break barriers and push the envelope every single time with his unique storytelling and character representation.

Recently, he has been making headlines for his movie One Battle After Another, starring behemoths like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro. The movie, like his previous ones, has taken over every other award show and won him accolades and several recognitions.

However, this is not new for the director, as discovered with a glance at his filmography. The prestige, in fact, is bound to gravitate one towards Anderson's financial success. 

As of 2026, Paul Thomas Anderson’s net worth is estimated to be about $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. All thanks to his array of Oscar-worthy movies that have brought him both fame and acclaim, and with it millions of dollars. The magnetism of Anderson's movies is their critically acclaimed stature and their praise for technical and storytelling finesse, despite lying low on the traction.  

Regardless, his films have never crossed the hundred-million mark before One Battle After Another, which made approximately $208 million. In fact, before this Oscar-nominated number, Anderson's films performed decently at the box office, with his second-most successful movie being There Will Be Blood, which made just a little over $76 million.

However, with the recent success of One Battle After Another, he is expected to be in the race for one of the highest-paid in Hollywood. His fans have always celebrated his work, and with his recent run at award shows, there is no doubt that many more will follow.     

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But still, there must be some other sources of income that he might have built over his three-decade-long career?

It is a shocker, but Paul Thomas Anderson has no alternate source of income or investment except for a home, which he bought in 2021 along with his wife, Maya Rudolph, in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. The value of this real estate venture is around $2.6 million, as per several outlets. Apart from this, there are no investments or business ventures owned by the director, which clearly means that the majority of his earnings are tied to making films. 

While this might make one ponder why a director treads safely in the matters of venturing out in an industry where everyone else chooses financial security, Paul Thomas Anderson continues to go his own way. In simpler terms, he puts all his time and effort into his craft, creating unique and compelling stories. 

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What do you think of Paul Thomas Anderson’s success with One Battle After Another? Do you think he should win an Oscar for this one? Tell us in the comments.