The 2003 film "Elf" starring Will Ferrell earned the studio, New Line Cinema, approximately $220 million in global box office revenue and over $150 million in video sales and rentals. Ferrell's salary for the film is not publicly disclosed, but he was reportedly paid $5 million for his performance. Ferrell also earned an additional $2 million for promoting the film, bringing his total earnings for the role to an estimated $7 million.