Next Gen Budget
AnimationActionAdventureComedyFamilyScience Fiction1h 45mUpdated
Synopsis
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
What is the budget of Next Gen?
"Next Gen," a animation released in 2018, was directed by Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander and stars John Krasinski, Lo Mutuc. The production budget was $22,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for animation productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a animation production like this include:
- Animation Production Pipeline: The bulk of an animated film's budget funds the multi-year production pipeline: storyboarding, character modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and compositing.
- Voice Talent: Celebrity voice casting has become standard for studio animation, with A-list actors earning $5 to 15 million for voice roles.
- Music, Songs & Sound Design: Original songs and orchestral scores are central to animated storytelling. Sound design for animated worlds must be created entirely from scratch.
- Production: Next Gen is a Canadian-Chinese-American co-production.
What were the major cost factors in Next Gen?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Next Gen."
- Animation Production Pipeline: Animation Production Pipeline is one of the primary cost drivers in animation productions of this scale.
- Voice Talent: Voice Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in animation productions of this scale.
- Music: Music, Songs & Sound Design is one of the primary cost drivers in animation productions of this scale.
How Does Next Gen's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $22,000,000, Next Gen sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 12 Rounds (2009): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,280,326
- Before I Go to Sleep (2014): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,669,776
- Dances with Wolves (1990): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $424,208,848
- Derailed (2005): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $57,479,076
- Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005): Budget $22,000,000 , Gross $45,109,561
The median budget for wide-release animation films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Critical Reception
Next Gen has received positive reviews. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of .
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Next Gen (2018)?
The production budget was $22,000,000, 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 $11,000,000 - $17,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $33,000,000 - $39,600,000.
How much did Next Gen (2018) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Next Gen (2018) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Next Gen?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (John Krasinski, Lo Mutuc, Jason Sudeikis); multi-year animation production, celebrity voice talent, and original musical compositions; international production across Canada, China, United States of America.
How does Next Gen's budget compare to similar animation films?
At $22,000,000, Next Gen is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release animation films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 12 Rounds (2009, $22,000,000); Before I Go to Sleep (2014, $22,000,000); Dances with Wolves (1990, $22,000,000).
Did Next Gen (2018) 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.
Who directed Next Gen and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander, written by Wang Nima, Ryan W. Smith, with music by Alexis Marsh, Samuel Jones, edited by Matt Ahrens.
Where was Next Gen filmed?
Next Gen was filmed in Canada, China, United States of America.
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