Guns Akimbo Budget
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Synopsis
Miles is stuck in a dead-end programming job. Still in love with his ex-girlfriend Nova, he spends his waking hours between pining for her and scouring the internet as a social-justice troll, cowardly leaving anonymous insults to those who post objectionable content online. Meanwhile a cyber-gang, called Skizm, is running an ultra-violent game across his city, in which violent criminals fight to the death for the entertainment of an online audience of millions. Miles feels safe and secure insulting the sick audience of this game, but soon finds himself abducted and thrust into the game, forced to fight with an insane, gun-crazed, escaped lunatic. His only tools, but also his biggest handicap, are the two huge pistols that have been literally bolted onto his hands. Initially, Miles' lifetime of running from his problems pays off as he - barely - manages to elude his seemingly unstoppable opponent, but when Nova's life is threatened unless he takes an active part in the game, he must finally stop running and overcome his fears to fight for the girl he loves.
What is the budget of Guns Akimbo?
"Guns Akimbo," an action released in 2020, was directed by Jason Lei Howden and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Samara Weaving. The production budget was $15,000,000, placing it in the low-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 Guns Akimbo?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Guns Akimbo."
- 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 Guns Akimbo's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $15,000,000, Guns Akimbo sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- A Dangerous Method (2011): Budget $15,000,000, Worldwide Gross $27,462,041
- Ben-Hur (1959): Budget $15,000,000, Worldwide Gross $164,000,000
- Land of the Dead (2005): Budget $15,000,000, Worldwide Gross $47,074,133
- Into the Wild (2007): Budget $15,000,000, Worldwide Gross $56,255,142
- King's Ransom (2005): Budget $15,000,000, Worldwide Gross $4,139,856
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Guns Akimbo Box Office Performance
"Guns Akimbo" earned $835,102 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $15,000,000, 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 "Guns Akimbo," that break-even threshold was roughly $30,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $835,102, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $15,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $835,102
- Net Return: −$14,164,898
- ROI: approximately -94.4%
At -94.4%, "Guns Akimbo" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Guns Akimbo (2020)?
The production budget was $15,000,000, 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 $7,500,000 - $12,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $22,500,000 - $27,000,000.
How much did Guns Akimbo (2020) earn at the box office?
Guns Akimbo grossed $835,102 worldwide.
Was Guns Akimbo (2020) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $835,102 against an estimated $37,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Guns Akimbo?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Daniel Radcliffe, Samara Weaving, Natasha Liu Bordizzo); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, Austria, Australia.
How does Guns Akimbo's budget compare to similar action films?
At $15,000,000, Guns Akimbo is classified as a low-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: A Dangerous Method (2011, $15,000,000); Ben-Hur (1959, $15,000,000); Land of the Dead (2005, $15,000,000).
Did Guns Akimbo (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 was the return on investment (ROI) for Guns Akimbo?
The theatrical ROI was -94.4%, calculated as ($835,102 − $15,000,000) ÷ $15,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Guns Akimbo (2020) win?
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Who directed Guns Akimbo and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Jason Lei Howden, written by Jason Lei Howden, shot by Stefan Ciupek, with music by Enis Rotthoff, edited by Luke Haigh, Zaz Montana.
Where was Guns Akimbo filmed?
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