Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for Dragon Ball Super: Broly?

Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, with Masako Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa, Ryo Horikawa leading the cast, Dragon Ball Super: Broly was produced by Toei Company with a confirmed budget of $1,000,000, placing it in the micro-budget category for action films as part of the Dragon Ball Super Collection.

At $1,000,000, Dragon Ball Super: Broly was produced on a lean budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $2,500,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• Gone in 60 Seconds (1974): Budget $1,000,000 | Gross $40,000,000 → ROI: 3900% • A Woman Under the Influence (1974): Budget $1,000,000 | Gross $12,200,000 → ROI: 1120% • Rear Window (1954): Budget $1,000,000 | Gross $37,042,336 → ROI: 3604% • How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024): Budget $1,000,000 | Gross $73,800,000 → ROI: 7280% • Raise the Red Lantern (1991): Budget $1,000,000 | Gross $16,600,000 → ROI: 1560%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ 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. For large-scale productions, VFX alone can account for 20–30% of the total budget, with additional costs for stunt coordinators, rigging, and safety crews.

▸ Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation. Lead actors in major action franchises typically earn $10–25 million per film, with directors often receiving comparable compensation packages tied to box office performance.

▸ 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.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Masako Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Takeshi Kusao Key roles: Masako Nozawa as Son Goku / Son Goten / Bardock (voice); Aya Hisakawa as Bulma (voice); Ryo Horikawa as Vegeta (voice); Toshio Furukawa as Piccolo (voice)

DIRECTOR: Tatsuya Nagamine CINEMATOGRAPHY: Yousuke Motoki MUSIC: Norihito Sumitomo EDITING: Masahiro Goto PRODUCTION: Toei Company, Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, Toei Animation, Bandai, Bandai Namco Entertainment FILMED IN: Japan

Box Office Performance

Dragon Ball Super: Broly earned $30,712,119 domestically and $94,290,702 internationally, for a worldwide total of $125,002,821. International markets drove the majority of revenue (75%), indicating strong global appeal.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Dragon Ball Super: Broly needed approximately $2,500,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $122,502,821.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $125,002,821 Budget: $1,000,000 Net: $124,002,821 ROI: 12400.3%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Highly Profitable

Dragon Ball Super: Broly was a clear financial success, generating $125,002,821 worldwide against a $1,000,000 production budget — a 12400% ROI. After estimated marketing costs, the film still delivered substantial profit to Toei Company.