Asteroid City Budget
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Synopsis
World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the annual Asteroid Day celebration in an American desert town.
What is the budget of Asteroid City?
"Asteroid City," a comedy released in 2023, was directed by Wes Anderson and stars Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson. The production budget was $25,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for comedy productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy 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 Asteroid City?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Asteroid City."
- Talent Salaries: Talent Salaries & Producing Deals is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Production: Production & Location Filming is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising) is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
How Does Asteroid City's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $25,000,000, Asteroid City sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 1408 (2007): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $133,000,000
- A Journal for Jordan (2021): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $6,700,000
- Abandon (2002): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $10,719,357
- All My Life (2020): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $2,000,000
- August Rush (2007): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $66,122,026
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Asteroid City Box Office Performance
"Asteroid City" earned $28,153,025 domestically and $53,857,743 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $25,000,000, 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 "Asteroid City," that break-even threshold was roughly $50,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $53,857,743, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $25,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $53,857,743
- Net Return: $28,857,743
- ROI: approximately 115.4%
At 115.4%, "Asteroid City" earned roughly $2.15 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
4 wins & 86 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Asteroid City (2023)?
The production budget was $25,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $12,500,000 - $20,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $37,500,000 - $45,000,000.
How much did Asteroid City (2023) earn at the box office?
Asteroid City grossed $28,153,025 domestic, $25,704,718 international, totaling $53,857,743 worldwide.
Was Asteroid City (2023) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $53,857,743 against an estimated $62,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Asteroid City?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns; international production across United States of America, Germany.
How does Asteroid City's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $25,000,000, Asteroid City is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 1408 (2007, $25,000,000); A Journal for Jordan (2021, $25,000,000); Abandon (2002, $25,000,000).
Did Asteroid City (2023) 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 Asteroid City?
The theatrical ROI was 115.4%, calculated as ($53,857,743 − $25,000,000) ÷ $25,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Asteroid City (2023) win?
4 wins & 86 nominations total.
Who directed Asteroid City and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Wes Anderson, written by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, shot by Robert D. Yeoman, Tristan Oliver, with music by Alexandre Desplat, edited by Barney Pilling.
Where was Asteroid City filmed?
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