Rebound Budget

2005

ComedyFamily1h 26m

Updated April 25, 2026

Budget

$45,000,000

Domestic Box Office

$16,809,014

Worldwide Box Office

$17,492,014

Synopsis

"Rebound" is a heartwarming sports comedy that follows the journey of a down-and-out college basketball coach, Roy McCormick, who finds himself at a crossroads in his career. After a series of unfortunate events, he is forced to take a job coaching a group of misfit middle school players who have little to no experience on the court. Initially skeptical about his new role, Roy soon discovers that these kids, each with their own unique challenges and backgrounds, have the potential to teach him valuable life lessons.

As he navigates the ups and downs of coaching, Roy learns to connect with his team on a personal level, fostering their growth both as athletes and individuals. With humor and heart, "Rebound" showcases the transformative power of teamwork, resilience, and the importance of believing in oneself. The film culminates in an inspiring championship game that not only tests their skills but also solidifies their bond as a team, proving that sometimes the greatest victories come from the most unexpected places.

What is the budget of Rebound?

"Rebound," a comedy released in 2005, was directed by Steve Carr and stars Martin Lawrence, Wendy Raquel Robinson. The production budget was $45,000,000, placing it in the mid-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.
Music & Score: ; Songs featured in the film * Treat 'Em Right by Chubb Rock * What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) by Fu-Schnickens * Sweet Georgia Brown by Brother Bones * Brick House by The Commodores * Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel * Keep Movin' by Dub Pistols * (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again by L.T.D.

What were the major cost factors in Rebound?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Rebound."

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 Rebound's Budget Compare to Similar Films?

At $45,000,000, Rebound sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:

65 (2023): Budget $45,000,000, Worldwide Gross $60,730,568
Across the Universe (2007): Budget $45,000,000, Worldwide Gross $29,625,761
Aliens in the Attic (2009): Budget $45,000,000, Worldwide Gross $57,881,056
Bangkok Dangerous (2008): Budget $45,000,000, Worldwide Gross $42,487,390
Chicken Run (2000): Budget $45,000,000, Worldwide Gross $224,834,564

The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2000s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.

Rebound Box Office Performance

"Rebound" earned $16,809,014 domestically and $17,492,014 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $45,000,000, 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 "Rebound," that break-even threshold was roughly $90,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $17,492,014, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.

Production Budget: $45,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $17,492,014
Net Return: −$27,507,986
ROI: approximately -61.1%

At -61.1%, "Rebound" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.

Rebound Production History

; Songs featured in the film * Treat 'Em Right by Chubb Rock * What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) by Fu-Schnickens * Sweet Georgia Brown by Brother Bones * Brick House by The Commodores * Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel * Keep Movin' by Dub Pistols * (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again by L.T.D. * Take Me to the Next Phase by The Isley Brothers * Hands Up by The Black Eyed Peas * Jump Around by House of Pain * Hey Ya! by Outkast * Puppy Love by Paul Anka * Unbelievable by EMF * Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

Awards and Recognition

2 nominations

Critical Reception

Rebound received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 15% rating, based on 89 reviews, with an average rating of 3.7/10. The site's consensus reads, "Rebound ought to entertain its target audience, but there's nothing here for those who've seen The Bad News Bears or its countless derivatives." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 36 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".