Stallone stars in Judge Dredd

Stallone portrayed the title character in the science fiction action film Judge Dredd, based on the British comic book 2000 AD. The film had a production budget of nearly $100 million but struggled at the domestic box office, only managing to recoup its costs with a worldwide gross of approximately $113 million. Despite its lackluster performance in the United States, Stallone's international appeal played a crucial role in boosting the film's overall revenue. This situation highlighted the varying dynamics of box office success across different markets, particularly the importance of overseas audiences for Hollywood productions. Following the film's release, Stallone entered into a lucrative three-picture deal with Universal Pictures valued at $60 million, positioning him as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry at that time, second only to Jim Carrey. However, the deal ultimately lapsed without any films being produced, resulting in no financial gain for Stallone from this agreement.