Slumberland Budget
FamilyFantasyComedy1h 57mUpdated
Synopsis
A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
What is the budget of Slumberland?
"Slumberland," a family released in 2022, was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Marlow Barkley, Jason Momoa. The production budget was $35,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for family productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a family 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.
- Filming & Locations: Filming began on February 18, 2021, in Toronto, and concluded on May 19, 2021.
What were the major cost factors in Slumberland?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Slumberland."
- Talent Salaries: Talent Salaries & Producing Deals is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
- Production: Production & Location Filming is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising) is one of the primary cost drivers in family productions of this scale.
How Does Slumberland's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $35,000,000, Slumberland sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 1941 (1979): Budget $35,000,000, Worldwide Gross $94,900,000
- Two for the Money (2005): Budget $35,000,000, Worldwide Gross $30,526,509
- Ghost Ship (2002): Budget $35,000,000, Worldwide Gross $71,142,361
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022): Budget $35,000,000
- Lion of the Desert (1981): Budget $35,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,502,136
The median budget for wide-release family films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Slumberland Production History
Filming began on February 18, 2021, in Toronto, and concluded on May 19, 2021. [Filming] Filming began on February 18, 2021, in Toronto, and concluded on May 19, 2021.
Awards and Recognition
3 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Slumberland (2022)?
The production budget was $35,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $17,500,000 - $28,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $52,500,000 - $63,000,000.
How much did Slumberland (2022) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Slumberland (2022) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Slumberland?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Marlow Barkley, Jason Momoa, Chris O'Dowd); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does Slumberland's budget compare to similar family films?
At $35,000,000, Slumberland is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release family films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 1941 (1979, $35,000,000); Two for the Money (2005, $35,000,000); Ghost Ship (2002, $35,000,000).
Did Slumberland (2022) 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 awards did Slumberland (2022) win?
3 nominations total.
Who directed Slumberland and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Francis Lawrence, written by Michael Handelman, David Guion, shot by Jo Willems, with music by Pinar Toprak, edited by Mark Yoshikawa.
Where was Slumberland filmed?
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