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Schwarzenegger Reveals 'Twins' Earned Him $40 Million

6/25/2025

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Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a surprising revelation on “Watch What Happens Live”: his most lucrative film is the 1988 classic “Twins,” which netted him over $40 million. By forgoing salaries for a 40% stake in backend profits, he and Danny DeVito saw the film soar to $216 million globally. Sadly, plans for a sequel, “Triplets,” were shelved following director Ivan Reitman's passing.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a surprising revelation on “Watch What Happens Live”: his most lucrative film is the 1988 classic “Twins,” which netted him over $40 million. By forgoing salaries for a 40% stake in backend profits, he and Danny DeVito saw the film soar to $216 million globally. Sadly, plans for a sequel, “Triplets,” were shelved following director Ivan Reitman's passing.