He left his agent, who had suggested he accept an enhanced $800,000, because of his position. Rather, Stern sought $1.5 million and two percent of the sequel’s total revenue.
He said, “I was insecure because I nearly blew it the first time, but I also knew they couldn’t do the movie without me.”
“I didn’t want to be overly avaricious when I was so enamored with the film and the scene.” Stern was able to collect his $1.5 million, but the studio made a concession by reducing the profit-sharing share from two to one percent.
Stern was still giggling uncontrollably with his one percent, however, considering how much Home Alone 2 brought in at the box office.
The sequel made $359,000,000 (£282,000,000) globally throughout its theatrical run. On top of that, Stern received an additional $3.59 million from his one percent.
When inflation is taken into account, it comes to almost $8.07 million in 2024 currency. You can see why the Wet Bandits didn’t need to make a third movie on what was perhaps their largest and most successful crime to yet.
