Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for Don't Breathe 2?

Directed by Rodo Sayagues, with Stephen Lang, Madelyn Grace, Brendan Sexton III leading the cast, Don't Breathe 2 was produced by Ghost House Pictures with a confirmed budget of $15,000,000, placing it in the low-budget category for thriller films as part of the Don't Breathe Collection.

At $15,000,000, Don't Breathe 2 was produced on a modest budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $37,500,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• A Dangerous Method (2011): Budget $15,000,000 | Gross $27,462,041 → ROI: 83% • Ben-Hur (1959): Budget $15,000,000 | Gross $164,000,000 → ROI: 993% • Land of the Dead (2005): Budget $15,000,000 | Gross $47,074,133 → ROI: 214% • Into the Wild (2007): Budget $15,000,000 | Gross $56,255,142 → ROI: 275% • King's Ransom (2005): Budget $15,000,000 | Gross $4,139,856 → ROI: -72%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Talent & Director Compensation Thrillers depend on compelling lead performances to sustain tension, making cast compensation a primary budget concern. Directors with proven thriller credentials command premium fees.

▸ Cinematography & Location Photography Thriller aesthetics demand specific visual languages — surveillance-style photography, claustrophobic framing, or expansive location work across multiple cities or countries.

▸ Editorial & Sound Post-Production Precision editing — controlling information flow, building suspense through pacing, and orchestrating reveals — requires extended post-production schedules.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Stephen Lang, Madelyn Grace, Brendan Sexton III, Adam Young, Rocci Williams Key roles: Stephen Lang as The Blind Man; Madelyn Grace as Phoenix; Brendan Sexton III as Raylan; Adam Young as Jim-Bob

DIRECTOR: Rodo Sayagues CINEMATOGRAPHY: Pedro Luque MUSIC: Roque Baños EDITING: Jan Kovac PRODUCTION: Ghost House Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Good Universe, Bad Hombre, Screen Gems FILMED IN: United States of America

Box Office Performance

Don't Breathe 2 earned $32,712,950 domestically and $21,072,601 internationally, for a worldwide total of $53,785,551. The film skewed heavily domestic (61%), suggesting strong North American appeal.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Don't Breathe 2 needed approximately $37,500,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $16,285,551.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $53,785,551 Budget: $15,000,000 Net: $38,785,551 ROI: 258.6%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Profitable

Don't Breathe 2 delivered a solid return, earning $53,785,551 worldwide on a $15,000,000 budget (259% ROI). Combined with ancillary revenue, the film was a financial positive for Ghost House Pictures.