Extraction Budget
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Synopsis
In an underworld of weapons dealers and traffickers, a young boy becomes the pawn in a war between notorious drug lords. Trapped by kidnappers inside one of the world's most impenetrable cities, his rescue beckons the unparalleled skill of a mercenary named Tyler Rake, but Rake is a broken man with nothing to lose, harboring a death wish that makes an already deadly mission near impossible.
What is the budget of Extraction?
"Extraction," an action released in 2020, was directed by Sam Hargrave and stars Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal. The production budget was $65,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for action productions of its era.
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 Extraction?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Extraction."
- 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 Extraction's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $65,000,000, Extraction sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 300 (2007): Budget $65,000,000, Worldwide Gross $456,082,343
- A Knight's Tale (2001): Budget $65,000,000, Worldwide Gross $117,487,473
- Collateral (2004): Budget $65,000,000, Worldwide Gross $220,239,925
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999): Budget $65,000,000, Worldwide Gross $162,100,000
- Marty Supreme (2025): Budget $65,000,000, Worldwide Gross $274,459,312
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
4 wins & 15 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Extraction (2020)?
The production budget was $65,000,000, 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 $32,500,000 - $52,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $97,500,000 - $117,000,000.
How much did Extraction (2020) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Extraction (2020) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Extraction?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does Extraction's budget compare to similar action films?
At $65,000,000, Extraction is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 300 (2007, $65,000,000); A Knight's Tale (2001, $65,000,000); Collateral (2004, $65,000,000).
Did Extraction (2020) 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 Extraction (2020) win?
4 wins & 15 nominations total.
Who directed Extraction and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Sam Hargrave, written by Joe Russo, shot by Newton Thomas Sigel, with music by Henry Jackman, Alex Belcher, edited by Ruthie Aslan, Peter B. Ellis.
Where was Extraction filmed?
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