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George Lucas

Creator of the sci-fi saga "Star Wars" George Lucas is the world's wealthiest movie director. According to the latest data, his net worth is estimated at more than $5 billion. In 2012, George Lucas sold his company Lucasfilm, which owned the rights to all episodes of the legendary "Star Wars" franchise, to the world's largest entertainment media conglomerate Disney. The deal brought him $4 billion.

Steven Spielberg

Three-time Oscar winner Steven Spielberg ranks second on the list of the world's richest directors. According to the latest estimates, his net worth is $4 billion. His successful projects have helped Spielberg make such a fabulous fortune. The director has made the largest number of blockbusters in history. Today, he holds the world record for total box office receipts. Spielberg's top-grossing films include "Jaws", "Alien", "Indiana Jones", and "Jurassic Park".

Peter Jackson

New Zealand film director Peter Jackson is famous for his fantasy sagas "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". According to the latest estimates, his personal capital is currently $1.5 billion. Most of the sum Jackson received after a deal with Unity. At the end of 2021, the director sold his special effects studio Weta Digital for $1.6 billion.

Tyler Perry

In addition to directing, Tyler Perry also works as an actor, screenwriter, producer, and composer. According to the latest data, his net worth is estimated at $ 1 billion. Perry became a billionaire when he signed a contract with ViacomCBS. The media giant pays him a salary of $150 million.

James Cameron

James Cameron rounds out the list of the top 5 richest directors. His net worth is estimated at $800 million. The director managed to earn such a fortune thanks to the huge success of his films. Today, "Avatar", which has collected almost $ 3 billion at the box office, leads the top 5 highest-grossing films in history. The sequel of the saga is also a success. Avatar: On the Water's Edge, which received $2.3 billion at the box office, is third on the list of best money-making films.