End of Days Budget
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Synopsis
"End of Days" is a supernatural action thriller that unfolds in the year 1999, as the world braces for the impending millennium. The story centers around Jericho Cane, a disillusioned ex-cop portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who finds himself drawn into a battle against dark forces. When a mysterious woman, Christine York, becomes the target of a demonic plot, Jericho discovers that she is destined to bear the Antichrist. As the clock ticks down to the new millennium, Jericho must confront his own demons while protecting Christine from a powerful Satanic figure, played by Gabriel Byrne. The film weaves together themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, culminating in a high-stakes showdown that could determine the fate of humanity.
What is the budget of End of Days?
"End of Days," an action released in 1999, was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne. The production budget was $100,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for action productions of the 1990s.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- 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.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- 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.
What were the major cost factors in End of Days?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "End of Days."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does End of Days's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $100,000,000, End of Days sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 1917 (2019): Budget $100,000,000, Worldwide Gross $446,064,352
- American Gangster (2007): Budget $100,000,000, Worldwide Gross $269,755,430
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024): Budget $100,000,000 , Gross $404,547,819
- Batman Forever (1995): Budget $100,000,000, Worldwide Gross $336,529,144
- Bicentennial Man (1999): Budget $100,000,000, Worldwide Gross $87,423,861
The median budget for wide-release action films in the era ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
End of Days Box Office Performance
"End of Days" earned $66,889,043 domestically and $212,000,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $100,000,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "End of Days," that break-even threshold was roughly $200,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $212,000,000, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $100,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $212,000,000
- Net Return: $112,000,000
- ROI: approximately 112%
At 112%, "End of Days" earned roughly $2.12 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 7 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make End of Days (1999)?
The production budget was $100,000,000, 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 $50,000,000 - $80,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $150,000,000 - $180,000,000.
How much did End of Days (1999) earn at the box office?
End of Days grossed $66,889,043 domestic, $145,110,957 international, totaling $212,000,000 worldwide.
Was End of Days (1999) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $212,000,000 against an estimated $250,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing End of Days?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does End of Days's budget compare to similar action films?
At $100,000,000, End of Days is classified as a big-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the era ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 1917 (2019, $100,000,000); American Gangster (2007, $100,000,000); Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024, $100,000,000).
Did End of Days (1999) 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 End of Days?
The theatrical ROI was 112.0%, calculated as ($212,000,000 − $100,000,000) ÷ $100,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did End of Days (1999) win?
1 win & 7 nominations total.
Who directed End of Days and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Peter Hyams, written by Andrew W. Marlowe, shot by Peter Hyams, with music by John Debney, edited by Jeff Gullo, Steven Kemper.
Where was End of Days filmed?
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