Dual Budget
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Synopsis
A woman opts for a cloning procedure after she receives a terminal diagnosis but when she recovers her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail, leading to a court-mandated duel to the death.
What is the budget of Dual?
"Dual," a science fiction released in 2022, was directed by Riley Stearns and stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul. The production budget was $4,500,000, placing it in the micro-budget range for science fiction productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a science fiction production like this include:
- Visual Effects & CGI Pipeline: Sci-fi films are among the most VFX-intensive productions in Hollywood.
- Production Design & World-Building: Creating a believable sci-fi world required significant investment in set construction, prop fabrication, and conceptual design , from physical environments through LED volume stages and virtual production technology.
- Technology & Camera Systems: Cutting-edge camera rigs, motion capture stages, LED volume stages (virtual production), and proprietary rendering technology often push the technical budget far beyond conventional filming costs.
- Production: The film was announced in April 2020, with Karen Gillan, Beulah Koale Principal photography began in October 2020.
What were the major cost factors in Dual?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Dual."
- Visual Effects: Visual Effects & CGI Pipeline is one of the primary cost drivers in science fiction productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design & World-Building is one of the primary cost drivers in science fiction productions of this scale.
- Technology: Technology & Camera Systems is one of the primary cost drivers in science fiction productions of this scale.
How Does Dual's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $4,500,000, Dual sits in the micro-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Secrets & Lies (1996): Budget $4,500,000, Worldwide Gross $13,417,292
- Hard Boiled (1992): Budget $4,500,000, Worldwide Gross $2,592,782
- Get Out (2017): Budget $4,500,000, Worldwide Gross $255,407,969
- Donnie Darko (2001): Budget $4,500,000, Worldwide Gross $7,500,000
- Requiem for a Dream (2000): Budget $4,500,000, Worldwide Gross $7,390,108
The median budget for wide-release science fiction films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Dual Box Office Performance
"Dual" earned $185,212 domestically. Against a production budget of $4,500,000, 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 "Dual," that break-even threshold was roughly $9,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $185,212, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $4,500,000
- Worldwide Gross: $185,212
- Net Return: −$4,314,788
- ROI: approximately -95.9%
At -95.9%, "Dual" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
2 wins & 5 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Dual (2022)?
The production budget was $4,500,000, 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 $2,250,000 - $3,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $6,750,000 - $8,100,000.
How much did Dual (2022) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Dual (2022) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Dual?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale); visual effects pipelines, virtual production technology, and speculative world-building; international production across Canada, Finland, United States of America, United Kingdom.
How does Dual's budget compare to similar science fiction films?
At $4,500,000, Dual is classified as a micro-budget production. The median budget for wide-release science fiction films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Secrets & Lies (1996, $4,500,000); Hard Boiled (1992, $4,500,000); Get Out (2017, $4,500,000).
Did Dual (2022) 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 Dual (2022) win?
2 wins & 5 nominations total.
Who directed Dual and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Riley Stearns, written by Riley Stearns, shot by Michael Ragen, with music by Emma Ruth Rundle, edited by Sarah Beth Shapiro.
Where was Dual filmed?
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