Abominable Budget
FamilyAnimationAdventureComedyFantasy1h 37mUpdated
Synopsis
While grieving over her late father and dealing with her many teenage frustrations, Yi discovers an infant yeti hiding on the roof of her apartment building. Rather lovable than scary, the creature has escaped from a research laboratory. Yi and two boys, a neighbour, Jin, and his cousin, Peng, leave their unnamed city, embarking on a trip across China to help their new friend, eponymously named Everest, get back safely home, to Mount Everest, and reunite with his family. They are chased by the rare animals' collector, Burnish, and his zoologist, Dr. Zara, who are determined to take Everest back to captivity. Enter the road movie, involving a chase, taking place along the captivating scenic cross-country trip, telling the sweet and endearing story about acceptance and bonding, value of friendship, importance of freedom and power and strength of family.
What is the budget of Abominable?
"Abominable," a family released in 2019, was directed by Jill Culton and stars Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai. The production budget was $75,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for family productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a family production like this include:
- Talent Salaries & Producing Deals: Established comedic talent can command $15 to 20 million per film, with top-tier stars earning even more through producing credits and backend deals.
- Production & Location Filming: While comedies generally avoid the VFX costs of action films, location shooting in recognizable cities or exotic locales adds meaningful production expense.
- Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising): Comedies rely heavily on marketing to build opening-weekend momentum.
What were the major cost factors in Abominable?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Abominable."
- Talent Salaries: Talent Salaries & Producing Deals is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
- Production: Production & Location Filming is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising) is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
How Does Abominable's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $75,000,000, Abominable sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Practical Magic (1998): Budget $75,000,000, Worldwide Gross $46,733,235
- The Hunger Games (2012): Budget $75,000,000, Worldwide Gross $694,000,000
- Robots (2005): Budget $75,000,000, Worldwide Gross $262,511,490
- Sing (2016): Budget $75,000,000, Worldwide Gross $634,151,679
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018): Budget $75,000,000, Worldwide Gross $395,607,854
The median budget for wide-release family films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Abominable Box Office Performance
"Abominable" earned $56,904,720 domestically and $190,304,772 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $75,000,000, the film performed strongly at the box office.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Abominable," that break-even threshold was roughly $150,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $190,304,772, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $75,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $190,304,772
- Net Return: $115,304,772
- ROI: approximately 153.7%
At 153.7%, "Abominable" earned roughly $2.54 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
4 wins & 23 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Abominable (2019)?
The production budget was $75,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $37,500,000 - $60,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $112,500,000 - $135,000,000.
How much did Abominable (2019) earn at the box office?
Abominable grossed $56,904,720 domestic, $133,400,052 international, totaling $190,304,772 worldwide.
Was Abominable (2019) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $75,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$187,500,000, the film earned $190,304,772 theatrically - a 154% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Abominable?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Eddie Izzard); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns; international production across China, United States of America.
How does Abominable's budget compare to similar family films?
At $75,000,000, Abominable is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release family films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Practical Magic (1998, $75,000,000); The Hunger Games (2012, $75,000,000); Robots (2005, $75,000,000).
Did Abominable (2019) 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 Abominable?
The theatrical ROI was 153.7%, calculated as ($190,304,772 − $75,000,000) ÷ $75,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Abominable (2019) win?
4 wins & 23 nominations total.
Who directed Abominable and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Jill Culton, written by Jill Culton, shot by Robert Edward Crawford, with music by Rupert Gregson-Williams.
Where was Abominable filmed?
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