Conor McGregor is a highly-paid MMA athlete, begging the question of how much he’d make in his transition to acting in the Prime Video film Road House. The 2024 film is a remake of the 1989 classic, which starred Patrick Swayze. Jake Gyllenhaal leads the Road House cast as ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who works as a bouncer at a roadhouse. The Bourne Identity and Mr. and Mrs. Smith filmmaker Doug Liman directed the project, which has received critical acclaim.
Conor McGregor has never appeared in a film before, and he’s declared himself a “white belt” in the acting field during various press. He’s certainly not the first athlete to transition to Hollywood filmmaking, but he’s defied the negative stereotypes about athlete actors with a thrilling first film and a solid performance. Conor McGregor’s performance was one of the reasons for Road House’s immensely positive critical reception, which has even outshined the original in its Rotten Tomatoes score.
Conor McGregor Was Paid At Least $5.5 Million For Road House 2024
Conor McGregor’s official payment number for Road House isn’t recorded anywhere currently, but some information indicates what his salary might have been. In a Good Morning Britain interview, the athlete boasted about his salary on the film, making him the highest-paid first-time actor of all time. He overtook the record from The Rock, who was paid $5.5 million for his acting debut in 2001’s The Mummy Returns, which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
So Conor McGregor certainly made over $5.5 million for the role, which may not put him anywhere near the highest movie star salaries ever, but it’s certainly a promising start. This comes from the film’s $85 million budget, which was actually inflated by a decision from Doug Liman and Jake Gyllenhaal, who were offered a $60 million budget for a theatrical release or an $85 million budget for a streaming release. They chose the latter, allowing plenty of room for Gyllenhaal, McGregor, and the supporting cast to be well-paid.
How Conor McGregor’s Road House Payment Compares To What He Makes For UFC Fights
UFC bouts can vary substantially in their payouts to fighters, depending on the marketability of the competitors. While McGregor is undoubtedly a draw, the fighter he’s up against also significantly influences his payment. In his limited experience in boxing, McGregor reportedly made upwards of $30 million in his fight against Floyd Mayweather (via The Guardian). McGregor and other UFC athletes had some of their per-fight UFC payouts revealed (via Sports Illustrated), which can be seen below:
Payment | Opponent |
|---|---|
$3.285M | Chad Mendes |
$4,476M | Jose Aldo |
$5,576M | Nate Diaz 1 |
$5,615M | Nate Diaz 2 |
$6,812M | Eddie Alvarez |
Conor McGregor’s Net Worth In 2024 Explained
The latest reliable estimation of Conor McGregor’s net worth was from 2022’s Forbes highest-paid athletes list, where he was ranked #35 with $43 million earned in the year. He reportedly dropped off in 2023, which makes sense since he hasn’t fought since 2021. He also sold his majority stake in Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey for $150 million in 2021, so it’s estimated that his total value is roughly $200 million. His payout from Road House is a lucrative new addition to his wealth and could open the door for the next stage of his career.
Sources: Good Morning Britain, The Guardian, Sports Illustrated
