McAvoy: Split residuals still pay out big!

James McAvoy, known for his role in the X-Men franchise, recently revealed that the psychological horror film Split, released in 2016, continues to be a significant source of income through residuals. McAvoy shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that this particular film consistently pays him due to its remarkably successful financial performance relative to its production cost.

The film, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was reportedly made on a budget of approximately $6 million. Its box office performance exceeded expectations dramatically, with initial earnings of $40.2 million in its first weekend alone. This rapid profitability means that Split has been a consistently rewarding project for McAvoy years after its release, with global earnings reaching $278.5 million.