Azrael Budget
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Synopsis
In a world where no one speaks, a devout female-led community hunts down a young woman who has escaped imprisonment. Recaptured, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to an ancient evil in the wilderness, but fights for her own survival.
What is the budget of Azrael?
"Azrael," an action released in 2024, was directed by E.L. Katz and stars Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne. The production budget was $12,000,000, placing it in the low-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: Azrael was announced in September 2022 with plans for E.
What were the major cost factors in Azrael?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Azrael."
- 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 Azrael's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $12,000,000, Azrael sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Goon (2012): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $6,985,158
- Jobs (2013): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $42,100,000
- All That Jazz (1979): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $37,823,676
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Budget $12,000,000 , Gross $71,923,560
- Wolfwalkers (2020): Budget $12,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,310,720
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Azrael Box Office Performance
"Azrael" earned $433,861 domestically and $631,272 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $12,000,000, the film faced challenges in theatrical release. Home video, streaming, and ancillary revenue may have contributed to its overall performance.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Azrael," that break-even threshold was roughly $24,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $631,272, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $12,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $631,272
- Net Return: −$11,368,728
- ROI: approximately -94.7%
At -94.7%, "Azrael" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Azrael (2024)?
The production budget was $12,000,000, 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 $6,000,000 - $9,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $18,000,000 - $21,600,000.
How much did Azrael (2024) earn at the box office?
Azrael grossed $433,861 domestic, $197,411 international, totaling $631,272 worldwide.
Was Azrael (2024) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $631,272 against an estimated $30,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Azrael?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, Katariina Unt); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does Azrael's budget compare to similar action films?
At $12,000,000, Azrael is classified as a low-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: Goon (2012, $12,000,000); Jobs (2013, $12,000,000); All That Jazz (1979, $12,000,000).
Did Azrael (2024) 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 Azrael?
The theatrical ROI was -94.7%, calculated as ($631,272 − $12,000,000) ÷ $12,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Azrael (2024) win?
2 wins & 1 nomination total.
Who directed Azrael and who were the key crew members?
Directed by E.L. Katz, written by Simon Barrett, shot by Mart Taniel, with music by Tóti Guðnason, edited by Ben Baudhuin.
Where was Azrael filmed?
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