'This is demoralizing': Best Director nominee admits that he earned nothing from his movie despite rave reviews

Oscar nominee exposes brutal truth

Award-winning director Brady Corbet claims he did not make any money from “The Brutalist” — despite the critically acclaimed film grossing $31.1 million globally at the box office.

Oscar-nominated director of 'The Brutalist' says he 'made zero dollars' from the movie

Director Brady Corbet shared he "made zero dollars" on the last two films he made, including "The Brutalist," which is a 2025 Oscar-nominated movie.

Brady Corbet was surprised to reveal that he has not earned income from the film "The Brutalist"; he added that he knows several directors who cannot pay the rent.

'The Brutalist' director Brady Corbet claims Oscar-nominated filmmakers 'can't pay their rent'

A24 Brady Corbet is opening up about the grueling process of promoting a film and the financial realities many filmmakers face. In the Feb. 17 episode of Marc Maron‘s WTF podcast, the director — a 2025 Oscar contender, nominated for The Brutalist — said he’s made “zero dollars” from his last two films. “It’s the first time that I’ve made any money, really, in years,” Corbet said when Maron asked about three ads he recently directed. “Both my par…

The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet Says He’s “Made Zero Dollars” From His Last Two Films

In an interview with Marc Maron on the podcast ‘WTF,’ Corbet shares that he has yet to see a cent from his Oscar-nominated film: “You’re not paid to be promoting a film.”

'This is demoralizing': Best Director nominee admits that he earned nothing from his movie despite rave reviews

Brady Corbet made a masterpiece in The Brutalist, an epic about an immigrant architect who moves to the United States after World War II, tasked with rebuilding his wealth and reputation in a new land. The sweeping three-hour tale went on to secure 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. One would expect Corbet to be euphoric at this career high, but apparently, he hasn’t seen a penny from the film. It’s no longer…