Home Budget
FantasyComedyAnimationScience FictionFamily1h 34mUpdated
Synopsis
An alien race called the Boov, led by Captain Smek, invades Earth to hide from their mortal enemy and make it a new home. A human teenage girl, tip, and a banished Boov, Oh, join forces.
What is the budget of Home?
"Home," a fantasy released in 2015, was directed by Tim Johnson and stars Jim Parsons, Rihanna. The production budget was $135,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for fantasy productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a fantasy production like this include:
- Visual Effects & Creature Design: Fantasy productions require extensive VFX for magical elements, mythical creatures, and fantastical battle sequences.
- Costumes, Prosthetic Makeup & Production Design: Period-inspired or wholly original costumes, elaborate prosthetic and makeup applications, and richly detailed set construction are hallmarks of fantasy filmmaking.
- Music Score & Sound Design: Fantasy epics typically commission full orchestral scores recorded with 80 to 100 piece ensembles, plus extensive sound design for magical effects, creature vocalizations, and immersive world audio.
What were the major cost factors in Home?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Home."
- Visual Effects: Visual Effects & Creature Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Costumes: Costumes, Prosthetic Makeup & Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Music Score: Music Score & Sound Design is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
How Does Home's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $135,000,000, Home sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Bumblebee (2018): Budget $135,000,000, Worldwide Gross $467,989,645
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001): Budget $137,000,000 , Gross $85,131,830
- After Earth (2013): Budget $130,000,000, Worldwide Gross $243,843,127
- Ant-Man (2015): Budget $130,000,000, Worldwide Gross $519,311,965
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018): Budget $140,000,000, Worldwide Gross $622,674,139
The median budget for wide-release fantasy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Home Box Office Performance
"Home" earned $177,397,510 domestically and $368,871,007 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $135,000,000, 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 "Home," that break-even threshold was roughly $270,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $368,871,007, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $135,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $368,871,007
- Net Return: $233,871,007
- ROI: approximately 173.2%
At 173.2%, "Home" earned roughly $2.73 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
3 wins & 10 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Home (2015)?
The production budget was $135,000,000, 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 $67,500,000 - $108,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $202,500,000 - $243,000,000.
How much did Home (2015) earn at the box office?
Home grossed $177,397,510 domestic, $191,473,497 international, totaling $368,871,007 worldwide.
Was Home (2015) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $135,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$337,500,000, the film earned $368,871,007 theatrically - a 173% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Home?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin); VFX creature work, elaborate costume and prosthetic design, and orchestral scoring.
How does Home's budget compare to similar fantasy films?
At $135,000,000, Home is classified as a big-budget production. The median budget for wide-release fantasy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Bumblebee (2018, $135,000,000); Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001, $137,000,000); After Earth (2013, $130,000,000).
Did Home (2015) 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 Home?
The theatrical ROI was 173.2%, calculated as ($368,871,007 − $135,000,000) ÷ $135,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Home (2015) win?
3 wins & 10 nominations total.
Who directed Home and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Tim Johnson, written by Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, Todd Wilderman, with music by Lorne Balfe, edited by Nick Fletcher.
Where was Home filmed?
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