The cast of Friends is said to continue earning approximately $20 million each year, primarily from syndication and streaming agreements.
The series generates around $1 billion annually for Warner Bros., with the cast receiving 2% of the syndication revenue. A recent deal between Netflix and AT&T has ensured that Friends remains on Netflix until 2019, with Netflix reportedly paying $100 million to retain the show, an increase from $30 million per year.
Additionally, this agreement permits AT&T, the current owner of Warner Bros., to stream Friends on its upcoming platform.