Coming 2 America Budget
Comedy1h 48mUpdated
Synopsis
Sensing that trouble is brewing in the African kingdom of Zamunda, three long and prosperous decades after Prince Akeem and Lisa McDowell's opulent wedding in Coming to America (1988), King Jaffe Joffer and Semmi drop a bombshell. As a result, with three lovely daughters and no sons, it seems that Prince Akeem is with his back to the wall, as General Izzi, the megalomaniac despot of the neighbouring country of Nexdoria, dreams of seizing power through a political marriage of convenience. Now, newly crowned King Akeem and his trusted confidante, Semmi, have to return where it all began, the bustling borough of Queens, New York, to retrieve Lavelle: the illegitimate son unsuspecting Akeem never knew existed. Can the prince of Zamunda restore peace and stability in less than a week?
What is the budget of Coming 2 America?
"Coming 2 America," a comedy released in 2021, was directed by Craig Brewer and stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. The production budget was $60,000,000, placing it in the high-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 Coming 2 America?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Coming 2 America."
- 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 Coming 2 America's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $60,000,000, Coming 2 America sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 15 Minutes (2001): Budget $60,000,000, Worldwide Gross $56,359,980
- Almost Famous (2000): Budget $60,000,000, Worldwide Gross $47,386,287
- Analyze That (2002): Budget $60,000,000, Worldwide Gross $55,003,135
- Antz (1998): Budget $60,000,000, Worldwide Gross $171,757,863
- Cats & Dogs (2001): Budget $60,000,000, Worldwide Gross $200,687,492
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 15 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Coming 2 America (2021)?
The production budget was $60,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $30,000,000 - $48,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $90,000,000 - $108,000,000.
How much did Coming 2 America (2021) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Coming 2 America (2021) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Coming 2 America?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does Coming 2 America's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $60,000,000, Coming 2 America is classified as a mid-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: 15 Minutes (2001, $60,000,000); Almost Famous (2000, $60,000,000); Analyze That (2002, $60,000,000).
Did Coming 2 America (2021) 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 awards did Coming 2 America (2021) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 15 nominations total.
Who directed Coming 2 America and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Craig Brewer, written by Kenya Barris, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Justin Kanew, shot by Jody Williams, with music by Jermaine Stegall, edited by Billy Fox, Debra Neil-Fisher.
Where was Coming 2 America filmed?
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