Skip to main content June 24, 2025 2:43pm Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Arnold Schwarzenegger Kevin Winter/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Arnold Schwarzenegger is revealing which of his movies earned him the biggest paycheck, and no, it wasn’t The Terminator. The actor made a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where he shared that his highest-paying film was actually his 1988 pic Twins. “It was Twins because we had gotten no money, no salary,” Schwarzenegger explained as host Andy Cohen interjected, “You got a piece of the backend.” Schwarzenegger added, “Exactly. And it was fantastic. We went all the way to the bank with that one.” Related Stories Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss Break Down 'FUBAR' Season 2 Netflix Releases 'FUBAR' Season 2 Trailer With a Dancing Arnold Schwarzenegger While the FUBAR star wouldn’t reveal exactly how much he made from Twins, he confirmed it was definitely over $40 million, adding, “It was more than in any movie I’ve ever made.” The buddy comedy, which also starred Danny DeVito, followed a physically perfect but innocent man who goes searching for his long-lost twin brother, who turns out to be a short, womanizing, small-time crook. When Cohen also asked the actor if he had “ownership” in a Twins sequel, Schwarzenegger informed the host that the sequel would have been called Triplets and also starred Eddie Murphy, but that director Ivan Reitman died “just before we wanted to start shooting the movie.” Schwarzenegger has previously shared that he initially took no salary for Twins, because he decided to bet on himself and prove to Hollywood studios that he can also do comedies, not just action films. It ultimately worked in his favor, as the low-budget film ended up being one of the most profitable backend deals, bringing in more than $200 million worldwide. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Brad Pitt Says ‘Se7en’ “Reinvigorated” His Passion for Acting After “the Most Unhealthy Time” Karla Sofía Gascón Karla Sofía Gascón Unveils Villainous, Post-‘Emilia Perez’ Role in Western ‘Trinidad’ Heat Vision The Alpha Zombie Will Return in Next ‘28 Years Later’ Movie The Spotlight on Pixar Intensifies as ‘Elio’ Becomes Latest Original Animated Pic to Crash Land Thunderbolts* ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director Jake Schreier Dishes Out Advice in Malta: “Take That Leap of Faith and Go For It” Billy Joel Two-Part Documentary Sets HBO Debut The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Powered by WordPress.com VIP