Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Arnold's Biggest Payday: 'Twins' Over 'Terminator'
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that the movie 'Twins' made him the most money of any film he's been in.
Even though he's famous for action movies like 'Terminator', 'Twins', a comedy, earned him over $40 million.
He and Danny DeVito starred in it, and instead of getting a salary, they got a portion of the money the movie made.
The movie did very well in theaters and on home video.
They planned a sequel called 'Triplets' with Eddie Murphy, but it was stopped when the director, Ivan Reitman, passed away.
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed 'Twins' was his most profitable film, earning over $40 million.
'Twins' was a comedy-drama released in 1988 starring Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Schwarzenegger and DeVito took no salary but a share of the film's profits.
'Twins' grossed $216 million worldwide and made substantial profits on home video.
A planned sequel, 'Triplets,' with Eddie Murphy, was halted by director Ivan Reitman's death.
- Who
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito
- What
- Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed 'Twins' was his most profitable film.
- When
- The information was revealed during an interview.
- Where
- The interview took place on the 'Watch What Happens Live' talk show.
- Why
- Because of a deal where they received a percentage of the film's profits instead of a salary.
Previous Action Stardom
Financial Risk vs. Reward
Genre shift
Previous Action Stardom
Schwarzenegger was primarily known for action films.
Financial Risk vs. Reward
His comedy chops were previously untested.
- Movie Title
- 'Twins'
- Lead Actors
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito
- Release Year
- 1988
- Schwarzenegger's Earnings
- Over $40 million
- Worldwide Gross
- $216 million
- Planned Sequel Title
- 'Triplets'