Fury Budget
WarDramaAction2h 15mUpdated
Synopsis
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
What is the budget of Fury?
"Fury," a war released in 2014, was directed by David Ayer and stars Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf. The production budget was $68,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for war productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a war production like this include:
- Above-the-Line Talent: Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances.
- Location Filming & Period Production Design: Authentic locations , whether contemporary or historical , require scouting, permits, travel, lodging, and often significant dressing to match the story's time period.
- Post-Production, Color Grading & Score: The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone.
What were the major cost factors in Fury?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Fury."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Above-the-Line Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
- Location Filming: Location Filming & Period Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production, Color Grading & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
How Does Fury's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $68,000,000, Fury sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010): Budget $68,000,000 , Gross $698,491,347
- Nope (2022): Budget $68,000,000, Worldwide Gross $171,932,082
- Reminiscence (2021): Budget $68,000,000, Worldwide Gross $18,717,947
- The Score (2001): Budget $68,000,000, Worldwide Gross $113,579,918
- Downsizing (2017): Budget $68,000,000, Worldwide Gross $55,003,890
The median budget for wide-release war films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Fury Box Office Performance
"Fury" earned $85,817,906 domestically and $211,817,906 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $68,000,000, the film performed strongly at the box office.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Fury," that break-even threshold was roughly $136,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $211,817,906, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $68,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $211,817,906
- Net Return: $143,817,906
- ROI: approximately 211.5%
At 211.5%, "Fury" earned roughly $3.11 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
6 wins & 23 nominations total
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Fury (2014)?
The production budget was $68,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $34,000,000 - $54,400,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $102,000,000 - $122,400,000.
How much did Fury (2014) earn at the box office?
Fury grossed $85,817,906 domestic, $126,000,000 international, totaling $211,817,906 worldwide.
Was Fury (2014) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $68,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$170,000,000, the film earned $211,817,906 theatrically - a 211% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Fury?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman); talent compensation, authentic period production design, and meticulous post-production.
How does Fury's budget compare to similar war films?
At $68,000,000, Fury is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release war films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, $68,000,000); Nope (2022, $68,000,000); Reminiscence (2021, $68,000,000).
Did Fury (2014) 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 Fury?
The theatrical ROI was 211.5%, calculated as ($211,817,906 − $68,000,000) ÷ $68,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Fury (2014) win?
6 wins & 23 nominations total.
Who directed Fury and who were the key crew members?
Directed by David Ayer, written by David Ayer, shot by Roman Vasyanov, with music by Steven Price, edited by Jay Cassidy, Dody Dorn.
Where was Fury filmed?
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