Damsel Budget
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Synopsis
A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt.
What is the budget of Damsel?
"Damsel," a fantasy released in 2024, was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Brooke Carter. The production budget was $60,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for fantasy productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a fantasy production like this include:
- Visual Effects & Creature Design: Fantasy productions require extensive VFX for magical elements, mythical creatures, and fantastical battle sequences.
- Costumes, Prosthetic Makeup & Production Design: Period-inspired or wholly original costumes, elaborate prosthetic and makeup applications, and richly detailed set construction are hallmarks of fantasy filmmaking.
- Music Score & Sound Design: Fantasy epics typically commission full orchestral scores recorded with 80 to 100 piece ensembles, plus extensive sound design for magical effects, creature vocalizations, and immersive world audio.
- Production: Damsel was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo from a script by Dan Mazeau, and produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum through their production company for Netflix.
What were the major cost factors in Damsel?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Damsel."
- Visual Effects: Visual Effects & Creature Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Costumes: Costumes, Prosthetic Makeup & Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Music Score: Music Score & Sound Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
How Does Damsel's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $60,000,000, Damsel 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 fantasy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Damsel Box Office Performance
"Damsel" earned $5,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $60,000,000, 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 "Damsel," that break-even threshold was roughly $120,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $5,000, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $60,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $5,000
- Net Return: −$59,995,000
- ROI: approximately -100%
At -100%, "Damsel" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 2 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Damsel (2024)?
The production budget was $60,000,000, 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 $30,000,000 - $48,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $90,000,000 - $108,000,000.
How much did Damsel (2024) earn at the box office?
Damsel grossed $5,000 worldwide.
Was Damsel (2024) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $5,000 against an estimated $150,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Damsel?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Millie Bobby Brown, Brooke Carter, Nick Robinson); VFX creature work, elaborate costume and prosthetic design, and orchestral scoring; international production across Spain, United States of America.
How does Damsel's budget compare to similar fantasy films?
At $60,000,000, Damsel is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release fantasy 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 Damsel (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 Damsel?
The theatrical ROI was -100.0%, calculated as ($5,000 − $60,000,000) ÷ $60,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Damsel (2024) win?
1 win & 2 nominations total.
Who directed Damsel and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, written by Dan Mazeau, shot by Larry Fong, with music by David Fleming, edited by John Gilbert.
Where was Damsel filmed?
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