Having the vision to create movie magic can result in millions (and often billions!) of dollars.

Over the years, a select few directors have skyrocketed to the top of the entertainment industry with their amazing films.

With their record-breaking box office smashes, the most talented directors in Hollywood have dazzled audiences with spectacles that have resulted in entire film franchises with sequels, tons of merchandise and product tie-ins…and even theme parks.

We’ve put together the wealthiest directors in the world based on their estimated net worth, and ranked them from lowest to highest.

Click through to see who are the richest directors of all time, ranked…

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