A Working Man Budget
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Synopsis
Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he's asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism.
What is the budget of A Working Man?
"A Working Man," an action released in 2025, was directed by David Ayer and stars Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng. The production budget was $40,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for action productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
- Production: Sylvester Stallone originally developed an adaptation of the Chuck Dixon novel Levon's Trade as a television series with Balboa Productions.
What were the major cost factors in A Working Man?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "A Working Man."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does A Working Man's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $40,000,000, A Working Man sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 42 (2013): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $95,020,213
- A Few Good Men (1992): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $243,240,178
- Big Trouble (2002): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $8,493,890
- Boomerang (1992): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $131,052,444
- Fifty Shades of Grey (2015): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $569,651,467
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
A Working Man Box Office Performance
"A Working Man" earned $37,000,711 domestically and $88,200,711 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $40,000,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "A Working Man," that break-even threshold was roughly $80,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $88,200,711, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $40,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $88,200,711
- Net Return: $48,200,711
- ROI: approximately 120.5%
At 120.5%, "A Working Man" earned roughly $2.21 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
1 win total
Critical Reception
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make A Working Man (2025)?
The production budget was $40,000,000, covering principal photography, visual effects, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $20,000,000 - $32,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $60,000,000 - $72,000,000.
How much did A Working Man (2025) earn at the box office?
A Working Man grossed $37,000,711 domestic, $51,200,000 international, totaling $88,200,711 worldwide.
Was A Working Man (2025) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $88,200,711 against an estimated $100,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing A Working Man?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Merab Ninidze); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across United Kingdom, United States of America.
How does A Working Man's budget compare to similar action films?
At $40,000,000, A Working Man is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 42 (2013, $40,000,000); A Few Good Men (1992, $40,000,000); Big Trouble (2002, $40,000,000).
Did A Working Man (2025) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What was the return on investment (ROI) for A Working Man?
The theatrical ROI was 120.5%, calculated as ($88,200,711 − $40,000,000) ÷ $40,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did A Working Man (2025) win?
1 win total.
Who directed A Working Man and who were the key crew members?
Directed by David Ayer, written by Sylvester Stallone, David Ayer, shot by Shawn White, with music by Jared Michael Fry, edited by Fred Raskin.
Where was A Working Man filmed?
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