Steven Spielberg hasn’t lost his cinematic pull.
In fact, he’s bringing in gold. The storied filmmaker snagged the number one spot in Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires list on March 10, marking the second time he’s topped the ranking in a row.
According to the publication, it’s estimated the Jaws director is worth $7.1 billion for several reasons, including being the highest grossing film director of all time. He’s earned that title thanks to his iconic films Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extraterrestrial, the Indiana Jones franchise and more. Not to mention, the 79-year-old also receives profits from Universal Studios every year due to the rides named after his movies.
Beyond the amusement park, the Saving Private Ryan director—who first appeared on Forbes’ list in 1994, but he didn’t secure the top spot until 2025—elevated his cash flow through his production company Amblin Entertainment and being the cofounder of the animation studio DreamWorks.
Steven isn’t the only film and TV maestro that appeared on Forbes’ list this year. Coming in second place was Star Wars creator George Lucas is estimated to be worth $5.2 billion. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson landed in the $1.6 billion threshold, with the likes of James Cameron, Dick Wolf and Tyler Perry following close behind.
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