Adam Sandler has become Hollywood’s highest-paid actor as a result of his deal with Netflix.

Sandler made $73 million (£57 million) last year, according to Forbes magazine. Murder Mystery 2, in which he starred opposite Jennifer Aniston, was one of the streamer’s biggest comedy hits.

The Forbes list has traditionally been dominated by stars of cinema, from Kevin Costner and Harrison Ford to Tom Cruise and George Clooney.

Sandler’s position at the top demonstrates the new power of streaming services. Neither Murder Mystery 2 nor Sandler’s other big film of 2023, Leo, were shown on the big screen.

The actor signed a reported $250 million renewal deal with Netflix in 2020, amid claims subscribers had spent two billion hours watching his films since 2015. “There’s no such thing as too much Sandler,” the company said at the time.