The film was released on May 26, 2011 and, despite receiving mostly negative reviews from critics, it became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy during its theatrical run.

On the weekend of June 17-19, 2011, it out-grossed its predecessor in worldwide earnings to become the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time.

It was released on June 29, 2012, and went on to become the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time.

("Pie" earned an estimated $45.1 million in its first three days, the largest opening ever for an R-rated comedy.)

The film went on to become the highest grossing R-Rated comedy of all time.

The pay-cable network is best known for sophisticated movies, R-rated comedy and big-time boxing, with the occasional provocative documentary thrown in.

In January 2013, Ted opened at No. 1 in Japan, its final market, with $4.5 million, the best start ever for an R-rated comedy there.

In Spain, it opened with $2.3 million, which is the highest ever for an original R-rated comedy there, eventually grossing over $14.3 million.

For its opening day, Ted scored one of the best R-rated comedy debuts ever since The Hangover with an estimated $20.2 million.

He called Steve and hired him to direct his first film, the R-rated comedy Next Friday.