“Crocodile Dundee” (the original 1986 film) made about US$328 million worldwide at the box office on a reported budget of around US$8.8 million.

Box office overview

  • Reported production budget: about US$8.8 million.
  • Domestic (US & Canada) gross: roughly US$175 million.
  • Worldwide gross: about US$328 million , making it one of the highest‑grossing Australian films ever at the time.

How big a hit was it?

  • The worldwide gross was more than 35 times the production budget, an unusually high multiple for a mainstream comedy.
  • In Australia it grossed over A$47 million and became the country’s highest‑grossing film after about 11 weeks in release.

Franchise money context

If the question is more “how much money did Crocodile Dundee make as a franchise?” rather than the single movie:

  • The first film is credited with about US$328 million worldwide.
  • Across the sequels, the franchise’s combined worldwide box office is reported at over US$600 million in total theatrical grosses.

Important caveat: film vs. people

  • The figures above are box office revenue , not Paul Hogan’s personal earnings or profits for any individual.
  • Exact take‑home amounts for actors, producers, and investors are based on private contracts and profit‑participation deals that are not fully public.

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