The actor has no shortage of major franchises under his belt, but the Blade Runner movies remain some of Harrison Ford’s best work. Despite only appearing in the original 1982 film and its direct 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, Ford left an impression as Rick Deckard. Although Ford’s sci-fi bounty hunter role didn’t blow up nearly as much as his Star Wars persona or the whip-slinging Indiana Jones, it marked a memorable milestone in Ford’s career — one important enough for the actor to return to the franchise a whopping 35 years later.
When Ford joined the cast of the original Blade Runner, he was already known for playing Han Solo in the first Star Wars trilogy, though the final film had yet to hit theaters. He’d also made his debut as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark just one year prior. As such, Ford had established himself as a talented and recognizable presence in Hollywood. It’s no surprise that his salary for Blade Runner reflected his accomplishments, and it seems the actor made even more money returning for the 2017 sequel.
Harrison Ford Likely Made At Least $12 Million For The Blade Runner Movies
Although there’s no definitive account of what Ford made for either Blade Runner movie, Money Nation estimates that he brought in around $1.65 million for his first outing as Rick Deckard. This may seem like a low salary for a well-known star, but it was fairly large when the film released. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ inflation calculator, Ford’s $1.65 million salary is equivalent to about $5.2 million today. This is still lower than Ford’s salaries for the original Star Wars trilogy (a little over $15 million for the three movies combined) and Raiders of the Lost Ark ($5.96 million) — and it doesn’t hold a candle to recent projects.
Of course, Blade Runner‘s budget was smaller than those of Ford’s other franchises, as was its $41 million box office haul (via Box Office Mojo). Despite this, it went on to become something of a sci-fi classic, spawning two sequels without Ford’s character before bringing the actor back for Blade Runner 2049. During an interview with Associated Press, Ford joked that “bags of money” convinced him to return for the much-anticipated sequel. While he’s never revealed a number, it’s probably safe to assume he made at least as much as co-star Ryan Gosling, who collected a $10 million paycheck for the film (via Statistic Brain).
Assuming Ford made slightly more than his younger costar — and collected some additional earnings thanks to the movie’s $259 million box office gross (via Box Office Mojo) — Ford’s salary for his two Blade Runner movies amounts to at least $12 million. That’s not a terrible number for his time as Deckard. However, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to his overall net worth.
Harrison Ford’s Net Worth Is Currently $300 Million
Ford has gone on to an impressive acting career on the heels of his early films like Blade Runner, and Blade Runner 2049 is far from the only recent project he’s been involved in. Needless to say, the actor’s net worth has risen substantially over the past few decades. Per Celebrity Net Worth, it sits at $300 million in 2023. Much of his success stems from his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, but standalone hits like Witness, What Lies Beneath, and Cowboys & Aliens also contributed to Harrison Ford‘s net worth. Decades of acting have left him a household name with numerous profitable projects under his belt.
