Eddie Murphy's Mega Moves: Pink Panther, Prime Video Hit, and a $200M Net Worth Milestone

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Eddie Murphy has had a headline-grabbing past few days, cementing his reputation as both a comedy legend and a Hollywood power player. The biggest news is that Murphy himself confirmed on live TV with Today’s Al Roker that he’ll be taking on the iconic role of Inspector Clouseau in the upcoming Pink Panther reboot, officially ending months of industry speculation. This announcement is already being called one of the splashiest casting moves of the year, given that it’ll launch Murphy into a franchise that’s been dormant for 16 years, making it a major biographical milestone as he steps into a legacy role previously made famous by Peter Sellers and Steve Martin according to The Hollywood Reporter and MovieWeb.

On the film front, Murphy’s action comedy The Pickup, starring alongside Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, has exploded onto Prime Video since its August 6 release, storming to the top spot as the most popular movie on the platform. Social media is abuzz, with posts on Instagram and industry analysis on TVLine and JoBlo calling The Pickup a clear breakout hit, crediting Murphy’s chemistry with Davidson and his effortless comedic timing. The movie is being described by The Streamable as a chaotic heist ride with plenty of wisecracks and explosions—classic Murphy material—and Prime Video is banking on its staying power well beyond the usual two-week shelf life of streaming originals.

Murphy’s recent press run has generated plenty of playful TMZ-style gossip, sparked by a candid Variety interview in which the 64-year-old star was unexpectedly called “old man” by his much younger Pickup and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F co-stars during ad-libbed fight scenes. Murphy admitted to being momentarily stunned, joking that while his body is a little stiffer, he still feels like himself and isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon.

Fans of animated features have more to celebrate, as Murphy enthusiastically updated ScreenRant and FandomWire about progress on Shrek 5—slated for release December 23, 2026—and confirmed that a Donkey spin-off is deep in development, with voice work beginning in September and a projected 2028 premiere. Murphy assured that Donkey’s solo adventure will have a full movie treatment, mirroring the success of Puss in Boots.

Business-wise, The Tradable reports that Murphy’s net worth has now hit $200 million, underscoring his long-term status as a top-six highest grossing American actor, with nearly $7 billion in global box office receipts. On the documentary front, Netflix announced that Eddie, an official documentary chronicling Murphy’s nearly 50-year career from Brooklyn upstart to box office titan, will premiere later this year, promising unprecedented access and insight.

And for the culture-watchers, social media chatter peaked after a 15-foot-tall replica of Murphy’s character Dave appeared as a publicity stunt, adding some larger-than-life flavor to his brand. To sum it up: Murphy is everywhere right now, mixing generational self-deprecation, blockbuster business, and high-profile creative reinvention.

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