Glen Powell spent a decade as Hollywood’s hardest-working supporting actor before Top Gun: Maverick made him a household name – and he has parlayed that fame into hit movies, a Golden Globe-nominated comedy series and a fast-growing condiment empire. So how much is the Austin-born leading man worth in 2026? Here is a closer look at his reported fortune, his biggest paydays and the ketchup brand behind his business chops.
What is Glen Powell’s net worth in 2026?
Glen Powell’s net worth is estimated at $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (page last updated June 8, 2026). As always, that is an informed estimate rather than a verified bank balance, built from his reported acting salaries, producing income and business ventures. His known assets include a $4 million home in Austin’s Barton Creek neighborhood, purchased in 2024 when he moved back to his Texas hometown.
Early life and background
Glen Thomas Powell Jr. was born on October 21, 1988, in Austin, Texas. At Westwood High School he played football and lacrosse while pursuing acting, landing his first screen credit as a teenager in “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.” He briefly attended the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Los Angeles to act full time.
Career timeline
- 2003: Makes his screen debut in “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over,” beginning a decade of small parts in films like “The Dark Knight Rises” and TV guest spots.
- 2007: Denzel Washington casts him in “The Great Debaters,” a break that helps him land representation.
- 2015: Breaks through on Fox’s “Scream Queens” as the hilariously arrogant Chad Radwell.
- 2016: Stars in Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!” and plays astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated “Hidden Figures.”
- 2018: Leads Netflix’s hit rom-com “Set It Up” opposite Zoey Deutch.
- 2022: Becomes a star as pilot Hangman in “Top Gun: Maverick,” which grosses more than $1.4 billion worldwide; also stars in and executive produces the aviation drama “Devotion.”
- 2023: Headlines the sleeper rom-com hit “Anyone But You” and earns a Golden Globe nomination for “Hit Man,” which he co-wrote, produced and starred in.
- 2024: Leads the disaster blockbuster “Twisters” and moves back to Austin, buying a $4 million home.
- April 2025: Launches Smash Kitchen, an organic condiment brand he co-founded with consumer-brand veterans; it reportedly hits $10 million in revenue within six months.
- 2025: Stars in Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” and co-creates, produces and headlines Hulu’s “Chad Powers,” earning a second consecutive Golden Globe nomination.
- 2026: Smash Kitchen expands to roughly 60 products in about 15,000 stores, with CNW reporting the brand on track for $100 million in annual revenue within a year of launch.
How does Glen Powell make his money?
Acting salaries and producing fees remain the core, but Powell has moved fast into founder-level entrepreneurship. Smash Kitchen – organic ketchup, mustard, mayo and sauces priced to compete with Heinz and Hellmann’s – grew from an April 2025 launch to a reported $10 million in revenue in six months, adding cooking oils, kettle chips in more than 4,000 Walmart stores and even an American Airlines inflight deal. Powell reportedly invested his own money and spent 20 days in the lab developing the products. Add real estate, including his $4 million Austin home, and his portfolio looks increasingly like that of a businessman who acts.
Powell’s biggest rom-com paired him with a fellow Texan-turned-star: read how his Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney built her Hollywood fortune, or browse more profiles in our Actors category.
Watch: Glen Powell on Chad Powers and his comedy rise
Powell breaks down his golden run and the making of “Chad Powers” in this interview with Deadline:
FAQs
What is Glen Powell’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth is estimated at around $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, based on his acting career, producing work and business ventures.
What is Smash Kitchen?
An organic condiment and snack brand Powell co-founded in April 2025. It reportedly reached $10 million in revenue in six months and grew to roughly 60 products in about 15,000 stores within a year.
Was Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick?
Yes. He played pilot Jake “Hangman” Seresin in the 2022 blockbuster, which grossed more than $1.4 billion worldwide. He originally auditioned for the role of Rooster.
What is Chad Powers?
A Hulu comedy series that premiered in 2025, which Powell co-created, produced and stars in. It earned him his second consecutive Golden Globe nomination.
How old is Glen Powell?
He was born on October 21, 1988, making him 38 years old in late 2026.
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Frotheen. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
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