Looking back at a time in Hollywood when two of today&#039;s biggest stars- Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney

That Time When Arnold Schwarzenegger Made $25 Million While Co-Star George Clooney Settled for $1 Million for This Movie

Hollywood is a realm of aspirations and disappointments where celebrities soar
to great heights and sometimes stumble into obscurity. Occasionally, the line
between success and failure can be determined by a choice, a solitary contract,
or even just one paycheck. This was the scenario that unfolded for two globally
renowned actors who starred in a film that had an enormous disparity in their
earnings. The actors in question are none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger] and George Clooney.

The movie was Batman & Robin, the fourth movie in the series that began with Tim
Burton’s Batman back in 1989. Released in 1997, it starred George Clooney as the
caped crusader and Arnold Schwarzenegger as his frosty adversary, Mr. Freeze.
However, even though Clooney played the main role, it was the latter who got a
larger share of the cake.



Schwarzenegger received $25 million while George Clooney agreed to $1 million.
The reason why Clooney accepted a modest salary was because he wasn’t yet a huge
star at that time. Mostly known for his role as Dr. Doug Ross in the TV series
ER, he had only made a few movie appearances before. The opportunity to play
Batman excited him greatly and he did not want to miss out on it.

In contrast, Schwarzenegger was already a recognized figure with successful
movies like Terminator, Predator, and Total Recall under his belt. He also had
creative control over his character and even got to choose his own
catchphrases. 

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Catchphrase Out of the Thousands
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Meanwhile, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still working to cement his status as a
legendary action star today.


ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTION-MOVIE ICONS OF ALL TIME

Schwarzenegger is a legendary figure in the realm of action films with a
remarkable career spanning over four decades. He has portrayed striking action
characters
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ranging from a robotic assassin in The Terminator series to a valiant soldier
battling extraterrestrial threats in Predator and even a covert agent striving
to find an equilibrium between his personal and professional life in True Lies.
Schwarzenegger’s magnetic presence on screen, enviable physique, and
unforgettable catchphrases have firmly established him as an iconic figure both
within households and in popular culture.

A still of Arnold Schwarzenegger as T-800 in The Terminator
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

Additionally, the star has made his action return to the screens with Netflix’s
FUBAR. The 76-year-old will also star in upcoming movies like Breakout and Kung
Fury 2. Although the star has gone on to achieve great fame for himself, he
still stays humble. With a keen focus on improving the lives of others, the
ex-governor of California now spends time on changing people for the good.

ALSO READ: The Terminator Returns: How Arnold Schwarzenegger is Reinventing
Himself at 76
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-terminator-returns-how-arnold-schwarzenegger-is-reinventing-himself-at-76/]

What do you think of the massive pay gap between Schwarzenegger and Clooney? Let
us know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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Hollywood is a realm of aspirations and disappointments where celebrities soar to great heights and sometimes stumble into obscurity. Occasionally, the line between success and failure can be determined by a choice, a solitary contract, or even just one paycheck. This was the scenario that unfolded for two globally renowned actors who starred in a film that had an enormous disparity in their earnings. The actors in question are none other than <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger">Arnold Schwarzenegger</a> and George Clooney.
The movie was Batman &amp; Robin, the fourth movie in the series that began with Tim Burton’s Batman back in 1989. Released in 1997, it starred George Clooney as the caped crusader and Arnold Schwarzenegger as his frosty adversary, Mr. Freeze. However, even though Clooney played the main role, it was the latter who got a larger share of the cake.
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Schwarzenegger received $25 million while George Clooney agreed to $1 million. The reason why Clooney accepted a modest salary was because he wasn&#8217;t yet a huge star at that time. Mostly known for his role as Dr. Doug Ross in the TV series ER, he had only made a few movie appearances before. The opportunity to play Batman excited him greatly and he did not want to miss out on it.
In contrast, Schwarzenegger was already a recognized figure with successful movies like Terminator, Predator, and Total Recall under his belt. He also had creative control over his character and even got to choose his own catchphrases. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-not-the-iconic-ill-be-back-but-arnold-schwarzenegger-chooses-this-catchphrase-out-of-the-thousands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Not the Iconic &#8220;I&#8217;ll Be Back&#8221; but Arnold Schwarzenegger Chooses This Catchphrase Out of the Thousands</a>
Meanwhile, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still working to cement his status as a legendary action star today.
<h2>Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the greatest action-movie icons of all time</h2>
Schwarzenegger is a legendary figure in the realm of action films with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-barbarian-a-killer-robot-and-a-pregnant-man-which-out-of-the-hundred-of-arnold-schwarzenegger-characters-is-the-strongest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">He has portrayed striking action characters</a> ranging from a robotic assassin in The Terminator series to a valiant soldier battling extraterrestrial threats in Predator and even a covert agent striving to find an equilibrium between his personal and professional life in True Lies. Schwarzenegger&#8217;s magnetic presence on screen, enviable physique, and unforgettable catchphrases have firmly established him as an iconic figure both within households and in popular culture.
<figure id="attachment_94895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-94895" style="width: 1024px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-94895 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0098523568h-1024x703.jpg" alt="A still of Arnold Schwarzenegger as T-800 in The Terminator" width="1024" height="703" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0098523568h-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0098523568h-300x206.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0098523568h-768x527.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-94895" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
Additionally, the star has made his action return to the screens with Netflix’s FUBAR. The 76-year-old will also star in upcoming movies like Breakout and Kung Fury 2. Although the star has gone on to achieve great fame for himself, he still stays humble. With a keen focus on improving the lives of others, the ex-governor of California now spends time on changing people for the good.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-terminator-returns-how-arnold-schwarzenegger-is-reinventing-himself-at-76/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Terminator Returns: How Arnold Schwarzenegger is Reinventing Himself at 76</a>
What do you think of the massive pay gap between Schwarzenegger and Clooney? Let us know in the comments below.

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Looking back at a time in Hollywood when two of today's biggest stars- Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney, had a huge paycheck disparity

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