Hit Man Budget
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Synopsis
A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services.
What is the budget of Hit Man?
"Hit Man," a comedy released in 2024, was directed by Richard Linklater and stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona. The production budget was $8,800,000, placing it in the low-budget range for comedy productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy production like this include:
- Talent Salaries & Producing Deals: Established comedic talent can command $15 to 20 million per film, with top-tier stars earning even more through producing credits and backend deals.
- Production & Location Filming: While comedies generally avoid the VFX costs of action films, location shooting in recognizable cities or exotic locales adds meaningful production expense.
- Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising): Comedies rely heavily on marketing to build opening-weekend momentum.
- Production: Before the 2022 Cannes Film Market, Hit Man was announced to international buyers with Richard Linklater directing and writing and Glen Powell starring and producing.
What were the major cost factors in Hit Man?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Hit Man."
- Talent Salaries: Talent Salaries & Producing Deals is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Production: Production & Location Filming is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising) is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
How Does Hit Man's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $8,800,000, Hit Man sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- A Scanner Darkly (2006): Budget $8,700,000, Worldwide Gross $7,659,918
- Amour (2012): Budget $8,900,000, Worldwide Gross $29,800,000
- High Life (2018): Budget $8,933,400, Worldwide Gross $2,133,033
- Memento (2000): Budget $9,000,000, Worldwide Gross $40,060,108
- 3 Idiots (2009): Budget $9,000,000, Worldwide Gross $70,000,000
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Hit Man Box Office Performance
"Hit Man" earned $5,101,673 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $8,800,000, 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 "Hit Man," that break-even threshold was roughly $17,600,000. With worldwide earnings of $5,101,673, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $8,800,000
- Worldwide Gross: $5,101,673
- Net Return: −$3,698,327
- ROI: approximately -42%
At -42%, "Hit Man" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
6 wins & 19 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Hit Man (2024)?
The production budget was $8,800,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $4,400,000 - $7,040,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $13,200,000 - $15,840,000.
How much did Hit Man (2024) earn at the box office?
Hit Man grossed $5,101,673 worldwide.
Was Hit Man (2024) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $5,101,673 against an estimated $22,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Hit Man?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does Hit Man's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $8,800,000, Hit Man is classified as a micro-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: A Scanner Darkly (2006, $8,700,000); Amour (2012, $8,900,000); High Life (2018, $8,933,400).
Did Hit Man (2024) 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 Hit Man?
The theatrical ROI was -42.0%, calculated as ($5,101,673 − $8,800,000) ÷ $8,800,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Hit Man (2024) win?
6 wins & 19 nominations total.
Who directed Hit Man and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Richard Linklater, written by Richard Linklater, Glen Powell, shot by Shane F. Kelly, with music by Graham Reynolds, edited by Sandra Adair.
Where was Hit Man filmed?
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