Haywire Budget
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Synopsis
Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who know her every move, Mallory must find the truth in order to stay alive.
What is the budget of Haywire?
"Haywire," an action released in 2012, was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Gina Carano, Michael Fassbender. The production budget was $23,000,000, placing it in the mid-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 Haywire?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Haywire."
- 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 Haywire's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $23,000,000, Haywire sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Budget $23,000,000, Worldwide Gross $149,660,003
- Bad Santa (2003): Budget $23,000,000, Worldwide Gross $76,500,000
- Chasing Liberty (2004): Budget $23,000,000, Worldwide Gross $12,195,626
- Chéri (2009): Budget $23,000,000, Worldwide Gross $9,400,000
- Eddie the Eagle (2016): Budget $23,000,000, Worldwide Gross $46,152,411
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Haywire Box Office Performance
"Haywire" earned $18,942,396 domestically and $33,372,606 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $23,000,000, 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 "Haywire," that break-even threshold was roughly $46,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $33,372,606, the film fell short of that threshold but recouped its production costs in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $23,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $33,372,606
- Net Return: $10,372,606
- ROI: approximately 45.1%
At 45.1%, "Haywire" returned its production investment but margin was tight after marketing and distribution costs.
Awards and Recognition
7 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Haywire (2011)?
The production budget was $23,000,000, 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 $11,500,000 - $18,400,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $34,500,000 - $41,400,000.
How much did Haywire (2011) earn at the box office?
Haywire grossed $18,942,396 domestic, $14,430,210 international, totaling $33,372,606 worldwide.
Was Haywire (2011) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $33,372,606 against an estimated $57,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Haywire?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Gina Carano, Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across United States of America, Ireland, Spain.
How does Haywire's budget compare to similar action films?
At $23,000,000, Haywire is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: The Secret World of Arrietty (2010, $23,000,000); Bad Santa (2003, $23,000,000); Chasing Liberty (2004, $23,000,000).
Did Haywire (2011) 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 Haywire?
The theatrical ROI was 45.1%, calculated as ($33,372,606 − $23,000,000) ÷ $23,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Haywire (2011) win?
7 nominations total.
Who directed Haywire and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by Lem Dobbs, shot by Steven Soderbergh, with music by David Holmes, edited by Steven Soderbergh.
Where was Haywire filmed?
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