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Daniel Radcliffe is the richest Harry Potter cast member in 2026, with an estimated net worth of $120 million according to Celebrity Net Worth figures cited by lovemoney in September 2026. Emma Watson is No. 2 at about $85 million and Robert Pattinson, who played Cedric Diggory, is No. 3 at about $80 million.
Last updated: 30 September 2026. Figures are the latest published estimates; see sources below.
This page ranks the Harry Potter cast net worth in 2026 for both the young stars and the adult actors from the eight films. Radcliffe, Watson and Rupert Grint earned tens of millions each from the series, while many of the adult actors were already established stars with long careers before and after.
The list has shifted this year. Maggie Smith died in September 2024, so her figure is now her probate estate value. Robert Pattinson has moved above Rupert Grint, and a new HBO series with a new cast premieres on HBO Max on 25 December 2026.
The spread is wide. Radcliffe’s $120 million is more than twice Rupert Grint’s $50 million and about 30 times Bonnie Wright’s $4 million, even though all three spent a decade on the same film series. Only Radcliffe is estimated at more than $100 million.
At a glance: Harry Potter cast net worth (2026)
| Rank | Name | Role | Net worth (est.) | Main source of wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Radcliffe | Harry Potter | $120 million (Sept 2026) | Potter films, stage, film roles |
| 2 | Emma Watson | Hermione Granger | $85 million (Sept 2026) | Potter films, Beauty and the Beast, endorsements |
| 3 | Robert Pattinson | Cedric Diggory | $80 million (Sept 2026) | Twilight, The Batman, Dior |
| 4 (tie) | Kenneth Branagh | Gilderoy Lockhart | $60 million (June 2025) | Acting, directing, producing |
| 4 (tie) | Helena Bonham Carter | Bellatrix Lestrange | $60 million (Nov 2023) | Film and TV roles |
| 6 (tie) | Rupert Grint | Ron Weasley | $50 million (Sept 2026) | Potter films, TV roles |
| 6 (tie) | Ralph Fiennes | Lord Voldemort | $50 million (2025) | Film roles, including Bond films |
| 8 (tie) | Gary Oldman | Sirius Black | $40 million (2026) | Film roles, Slow Horses |
| 8 (tie) | Emma Thompson | Sybill Trelawney | $40 million (April 2025) | Acting and screenwriting |
| 10 | Maggie Smith (estate) | Minerva McGonagall | $21 million (probate, died Sept 2024) | Film, stage, Downton Abbey |
| 11 | Tom Felton | Draco Malfoy | $10 million (Sept 2026) | Potter films, Broadway, music |
| 12 | Bonnie Wright | Ginny Weasley | $4 million (Sept 2026) | Potter films, directing |
Who is the richest Harry Potter actor?
1. Daniel Radcliffe: $120 million
Daniel Radcliffe earned over $100 million from the eight Potter films, including a reported $25 million for each part of Deathly Hallows. He has since built a varied career on stage and screen, and is the only cast member on this list estimated at over $100 million.
In 2024 he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Merrily We Roll Along. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his family company Gilmore Jacobs Ltd held about $128 million (£96 million) in assets in its 2025/26 filings.
Known for: Harry Potter and Merrily We Roll Along.
2. Emma Watson: $85 million
Emma Watson earned about $70 million from the Potter films. She added about $15 million, including backend, from Beauty and the Beast (2017). Her Potter pay alone accounts for most of her estimated $85 million.
She has had endorsement deals with Lancôme, Burberry and Prada. She is also known for her work with UN Women on the HeForShe campaign.
Known for: Hermione Granger and Beauty and the Beast.
3. Robert Pattinson: $80 million
Robert Pattinson played Cedric Diggory in Goblet of Fire (2005), but most of his wealth came later. He reportedly earned about $70 million across the five Twilight films.
His recent work includes Mickey 17 (2025) and The Batman Part II, and he has a long-running role as a Dior ambassador. He now ranks above Rupert Grint on this list.
Known for: Twilight and The Batman.
4 (tie). Kenneth Branagh: $60 million
Kenneth Branagh played Gilderoy Lockhart in Chamber of Secrets (2002). His income comes from acting, directing and producing.
He directed Marvel’s Thor (2011) and the Poirot films, and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Belfast in 2022. His Celebrity Net Worth figure was last updated in June 2025.
Known for: Belfast, Thor and the Poirot films.
4 (tie). Helena Bonham Carter: $60 million
Helena Bonham Carter played Bellatrix Lestrange. Her films include Deathly Hallows Part 2, which grossed $1.342 billion worldwide, and Cinderella (2015).
She played Princess Margaret in The Crown from 2019 to 2020. Her Celebrity Net Worth figure dates from November 2023, so it may be out of date.
Known for: Bellatrix Lestrange and The Crown.
6 (tie). Rupert Grint: $50 million
Rupert Grint earned an estimated $60 million to $70 million from the Potter films, rising to about $15 million each for the last two. His net worth estimate is lower than his film earnings.
In late 2024 he lost a tax case against HMRC and was ordered to pay about $2.4 million (£1.8 million) relating to residual income from 2011/12.
Known for: Ron Weasley.
6 (tie). Ralph Fiennes: $50 million
Ralph Fiennes played Lord Voldemort and later M in the Daniel Craig Bond films. His wealth comes from a long film career.
He earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for Conclave (2024) and starred in 28 Years Later (2025).
Known for: Lord Voldemort and Conclave.
8 (tie). Gary Oldman: $40 million
Gary Oldman played Sirius Black. His films have grossed over $11 billion, and he won the Best Actor Oscar for Darkest Hour (2017).
He leads Apple TV+’s Slow Horses and was knighted in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Known for: Sirius Black, Darkest Hour and Slow Horses.
8 (tie). Emma Thompson: $40 million
Emma Thompson played Professor Sybill Trelawney. She is the only person to have won Oscars for both acting, for Howards End, and writing, for Sense and Sensibility.
Her income comes from acting and screenwriting. Her Celebrity Net Worth figure was last updated in April 2025.
Known for: Howards End and Sense and Sensibility.
10. Maggie Smith (estate): $21 million
Maggie Smith died on 27 September 2024, aged 89. UK probate valued her net estate at about $21 million (£15,977,325), left mainly to her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. It is the only figure on this list based on an official record rather than a media estimate.
She played Professor McGonagall in the Potter films and the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey, and won two Oscars during her career.
Known for: Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey.
11. Tom Felton: $10 million
Tom Felton played Draco Malfoy in all eight films and also releases music through Six String Productions.
From 11 November 2025 to 22 March 2026 he played Draco in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. He was the first original film cast member to join the play.
Known for: Draco Malfoy.
12. Bonnie Wright: $4 million
Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley in all eight films. In 2012 she founded the production company BonBonLumiere.
She now works as a director and environmental campaigner, including as a Rainforest Alliance ambassador.
Known for: Ginny Weasley.
The new HBO Harry Potter series and its cast
HBO’s Harry Potter series begins with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and premieres on HBO Max on 25 December 2026. The date was moved up from the earlier 2027 window and confirmed by HBO in March 2026 with the first teaser.
The new cast includes:
- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
- Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
- Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
- Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
What changed in 2026
- Daniel Radcliffe is now listed at $120 million, up from the $110 million or lower seen in older articles.
- Maggie Smith appears as an estate figure after her death in September 2024 (probate value about $21 million, or £15.98 million).
- Robert Pattinson ($80 million) now sits above Rupert Grint ($50 million).
- The HBO series premiere moved up to 25 December 2026 from the earlier 2027 window.
- Figures for Helena Bonham Carter (2023), Kenneth Branagh (2025) and Emma Thompson (2025) have not been refreshed, so their as-of dates are shown.
How we ranked this list
We ranked actors from the eight Harry Potter films by estimated net worth. Young cast figures come from lovemoney’s September 2026 list, which cites Celebrity Net Worth; adult cast figures come from Celebrity Net Worth directly, used as a secondary estimate because no Forbes or Bloomberg figures exist. Maggie Smith’s figure is her UK probate value. Pound figures are converted at about $1.33 per pound. Ties are shown as ties, and older figures are flagged with their dates. Figures change over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest Harry Potter actor in 2026?
Daniel Radcliffe is the richest Harry Potter actor, with an estimated net worth of $120 million (USD) in 2026. Emma Watson ($85 million) and Robert Pattinson ($80 million) follow.
How much did Daniel Radcliffe earn from Harry Potter?
Reports put Daniel Radcliffe’s Potter earnings above $100 million, including about $25 million for each of the two Deathly Hallows films.
How much was Maggie Smith’s estate worth?
UK probate valued Maggie Smith’s net estate at about $21 million (£15,977,325) after her death on 27 September 2024.
When does the HBO Harry Potter series premiere?
HBO’s Harry Potter series, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, premieres on HBO Max on 25 December 2026. It was moved up from the earlier 2027 window.
Who is in the new HBO Harry Potter cast?
The HBO cast includes Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Arabella Stanton (Hermione), Alastair Stout (Ron), John Lithgow (Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Snape) and Nick Frost (Hagrid).
Is Rupert Grint richer than Emma Watson?
No. Rupert Grint is estimated at $50 million in 2026, against Emma Watson’s $85 million.
Sources
- lovemoney, Which of the 13 original Harry Potter stars is richest today? (10 Sept 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Daniel Radcliffe (Mar 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Maggie Smith (probate records)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Rupert Grint (Mar 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Gary Oldman (2026)
- Engadget, HBO Max Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas (25 Mar 2026)
- The Hollywood Reporter India, first trailer and Christmas premiere date (Apr 2026)
- NBC Washington, Tom Felton returns as Draco on Broadway
Net worth figures are estimates based on public data and change over time; they are not audited, and some adult cast figures have not been updated since 2023 or 2025.
