Jennifer Lopez’s salary for her hit Netflix movie Atlas has reportedly been revealed, indicating how much the star made from the sci-fi film. Directed by Brad Payton (San Andreas; Rampage), the movie sees Lopez portraying Atlas Shepherd, a counterterrorist analyst who must team up with AI she doesn’t trust to stop a potential disaster. Despite Atlas‘ negative critical reception, the movie has become a hit on Netflix, sitting in the weekly Top 10 most-watched movies on the platform for the last three weeks.

Now, Puck has reported that Lopez earned $16.5 million for her role in Atlas, a major payday for the star of the sci-fi film. Alongside starring in the movie, she was also a producer, meaning her overall salary incorporates both roles she had making the movie. This seems reasonable given her star power, as well as how involved she was in both making and starring in the film.

Why Jennifer Lopez Was A Fitting Lead For Atlas

The Movie Continues To Be A Hit On Netflix

Lopez’s salary for the sci-fi film is reflected by her performance in the movie, which critics saw as a positive part of an otherwise uninteresting sci-fi adventure. At the same time, though, it’s clear her acting skills were able to capture the audience’s attention, evidenced by its continued success on Netflix. The movie continues a running trend of poorly-reviewed Lopez movies being popular, assisted by both her stardom and her ability to uplift films with scripts thanks to her talent.

Her latest sci-fi movie is no different. Although it approaches its story about robots and AI with a generic coat of paint, its lead actor is able to shine beyond that and deliver an engaging performance. This continues right up until the end of Atlas, with her providing an interesting character for audiences to grow attached to despite the setting that’s been seen many times before. Without her in the leading role, the movie may not have been as engaging, or would it be as popular as it still is.

Despite Atlas being a critical failure, its success on Netflix is reflective of Lopez’s effort to make her character shine, something further reflected in her salary for the film. Since the movie is a major hit on the platform, it wouldn’t be surprising if another film with her as the star got greenlit for the streamer. Either way, her payday is well-deserved for the movie, and will seemingly continue to be reflected by its popularity in the weeks to come.