Michael Bay and his studio overlords are a great deal richer than they were three days ago.

Despite scathing reviews and a general consensus that it fails to equal its predecessor, “Transformers: The Revenge of the Fallen,” Paramount-DreamWorks’ action-packed sequel to Bay’s smash hit, “Transformers” continued its domination of the box office Friday raking in $36.7 million and raising its running domestic earnings to a staggering $125.9 million over just three days.

“Revenge of the Fallen” is currently on track for a five-day worldwide box office record, but experts have estimated that its domestic earnings over the same period may be north of $190 million. Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight,” holds the five-day opening domestic box office record with $203.8 million.

“Revenge of the Fallen” is currently playing at 4,234 theaters, 169 of which are Imax.

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