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The six Cheech and Chong movies grossed over $300 million, a figure that is only a portion of their actual earnings due to alleged mismanagement and theft by producers. Some speculate that their real earnings could have been three times that amount, indicating just how successful their films were despite the hurdles behind the scenes. The films were produced by four major studios, with Paramount playing a key role, yet they were primarily inexpensive to create. This cost-effectiveness contributed to their high profitability and commercial success.