Peter Jackson's Surprising Wealth

Peter Jackson, the renowned filmmaker, has amassed a net worth of $1.5 billion, primarily through his success in the film industry. He is most celebrated for directing the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies, which collectively earned over $6 billion at the box office, making him one of the highest-grossing directors of all time. Surprisingly, Jackson became a billionaire relatively recently, in 2021, following the sale of his special effects company, Weta Digital, for $1.6 billion. This transition from a filmmaker to billionaire highlights not just his cinematic achievements but also the financial acumen behind his ventures in visual effects.