The Highest Grossing Terry Crews Movies, Ranked

Highlights

• Terry Crews has left a lasting impression on the film world with his comedic skills and larger-than-life personality, as demonstrated by his roles in Idiocracy and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
• Despite initial box office performance, Idiocracy has become a cult classic with a devoted fan base due to its trenchant social critique and unforgettable personas.
• Terry Crews' performances in movies like White Chicks, The Longest Yard, and The Expendables helped boost his reputation within the film industry and showcased his talent as an actor.

The charismatic and talented actor Terry Crews has left a lasting impression on the theater world with his comedic skills and larger than life personality. Terry has worked on more than 40 films and several TV shows in addition to hosting TV, and these endeavors have helped him amass $25 million.

These movies show how Crews can steal scenes, make people laugh, and leave an eternal mark on the film world. Join us as we examine some of his best acting performances, including his roles in Idiocracy (as President Camacho) and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (as Terry Jeffords, an iconic role for which he will always be remembered).

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8 Idiocracy (2006) - $495 Million

Although initially deemed a commercial and critical underdog upon its 2006 release, Idiocracy has gained a devoted fan base. In this dystopian future, society, as imagined by Mike Judge, has devolved into a mental slumber.

Its initial limited release notably resulted in global box office earnings of just over $495 million. Nevertheless, its trenchant social critique, unforgettable personas, and uncomfortably prescient themes have continued to captivate audiences each year.

Despite its initial box office performance, Idiocracy has fortunately persisted as a cult classic with its lasting impact intact.

7 White Chicks (2004) - $113.1 Million

In the comedy White Chicks (2004), Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans play FBI agents who pose as affluent heiresses to solve a kidnapping case. Latrell Spencer, a quirky millionaire played by Terry Crews, develops feelings for one of the operatives passing as a white woman.

The film, which addresses issues of race and identity, is renowned for its outrageous humor, bodily transformations, and societal satire. Despite the film's unfavorable critical reception, Terry Crews' performance of Latrell Spencer is a humorous high point, adding to the movie's unforgettable scenes and cult reputation.

6 The Longest Yard (2005) - $191.5 Million

The Longest Yard was a commercial triumph; in the 2005 remake, Peter Segal helmed the project, bringing Terry Crews' "Cheeseburger Eddy" to life as an iconic figure within the prison football team. A former NFL star imprisoned for wrongdoing must persuade his cellmates to form a team and challenge a formidable foe - the prison officers - on the football field.

Both sports and comedy fans found something to enjoy in the movie, which boosted Terry Crews' reputation within the film industry.

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5 The Expendables 3 (2014) - $214.7 Million

The Expendables 3, released in 2014, grossed over $214 million worldwide. This action-packed film is the third entry in the popular Expendables franchise, directed by Patrick Hughes.

Terry Crews reprises his role as Hale Caesar, alongside an ensemble cast of action icons, including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In the film, the mercenary team undertakes a new mission against a formidable adversary portrayed by Mel Gibson.

Despite conflicting reviews, its global box office performance showcases the film's appeal to fans of high-octane, thrilling movies.

4 The Expendables (2010) - $274 Million

2010's The Expendables remarkably grossed over $274 million in worldwide box office revenue. Led by Sylvester Stallone, this all-star action movie united an all-star ensemble featuring Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, in addition to Terry Crews' notable performance as Hale Caesar.

The plot revolves around a group of mercenaries on a mission to topple an autocratic tyrant in a fictionalized South American country. Harnessing the nostalgia of earlier decades' action cinema, The Expendables fulfilled expectations on multiple counts and gained acclaim.

3 Bridesmaids (2011) - $306 Million

With a more than $300 million global commercial success, the 2011 comedy film Bridesmaids left a lasting impression. Led by Paul Feig and highlighting the comedic talents of Kristen Wiig (and an all-star cast), the movie gained notice for its sidesplitting and realistic portrayal of wedding preparations.

The clever humor and impressive acting – especially Terry Crews' brief yet pivotal part – captivated viewers, propelling the film to commercial success and standing among comedy buffs as a quirky classic. The film's financial triumph further solidified Terry Crews' standing as a talented actor in the entertainment world.

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2 The Expendables 2 (2012) - $315 Million

The 2012 installment, The Expendables 2, added significantly to the success of the action franchise, earning over $315 million worldwide. Terry Crews joined action greats Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis in this sequel directed by Simon West.

This film's success can be attributed to its exciting action sequences, charismatic cast, and nostalgic appeal, making it a smashing success within the franchise and proving once again the universal appeal of big-budget action movies starring a large ensemble cast.

1 Deadpool 2 (2018) - $785 Million

The 2018 follow-up to the hugely popular Deadpool, Deadpool 2, became an even more powerful blockbuster at the box office, earning over a stunning $785 million globally. This R-rated superhero movie, which David Leitch directed, maintained the original's irreverent and meta-humor.

As the foul-mouthed antihero, Ryan Reynolds returned, and Terry Crews played Bedlam, an important supporting character. Deadpool 2 was a huge commercial success, and it established the Deadpool franchise as a significant participant in the superhero genre – thanks to its blend of action, humor, and self-awareness.

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