Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Budget
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Synopsis
All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is determined to remedy this situation by getting over his role as a sidekick and becoming a movie star. Thus, with a few madcap ideas and an inspirational song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.
What is the budget of Teen Titans Go! To the Movies?
"Teen Titans Go! To the Movies," a animation released in 2018, was directed by Aaron Horvath, Peter Rida Michail and stars Greg Cipes, Scott Menville. The production budget was $10,000,000, placing it in the low-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: In September 2017, Warner Bros.
What were the major cost factors in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies."
- 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 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $10,000,000, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- By the Sea (2015): Budget $10,000,000, Worldwide Gross $3,727,746
- Eye for an Eye (2025): Budget $10,000,000
- Goal! (2005): Budget $10,000,000, Worldwide Gross $27,610,873
- Phantom (2013): Budget $10,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,197,759
- War of the Worlds (2025): Budget $10,000,000
The median budget for wide-release animation films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Box Office Performance
"Teen Titans Go! To the Movies" earned $29,790,236 domestically and $52,390,236 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $10,000,000, 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 "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies," that break-even threshold was roughly $20,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $52,390,236, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $10,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $52,390,236
- Net Return: $42,390,236
- ROI: approximately 423.9%
At 423.9%, "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies" earned roughly $5.24 for every $1 invested in production.
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Production History
The Teen Titans Go! To the Movies soundtrack was released on July 20, 2018. The soundtrack consists of songs that the cast sing throughout the movie that serve mostly as musical pop culture references and parodies, and the musical score composed by Jared Faber. # "GO!" , Hynden Walch, Tara Strong, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Greg Cipes # "My Superhero Movie" , Jacob Jeffries # "Upbeat Inspirational Song About Life" , Michael Bolton, Hynden Walch, Tara Strong, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Greg Cipes # "Crystals" , David Gemmill and M A E S T R O # "Shenanigans" , Peter Rida Michail and Khary Payton # "GO! (Battle Remix)" , Hynden Walch, Khary Payton, Scott Menville, Tara Strong, Greg Cipes # "GO! (Remix)" , Lil Yachty # "Upbeat Inspirational Song About Life [Reprise]" , Michael Bolton # "Welcome to Jump City" , Jared Faber # "Balloon Man Invades" , Jared Faber # "Check This Out" , Jared Faber # "This Is Where They Make Movies" , Jared Faber # "Slade Arch Nemesis Suite" , Jared Faber # "Chasing Slade" , Jared Faber # "Slade's Master Plan" , Jared Faber # "Robin Misses The Titans" , Jared Faber # "The Tower Collapses" , Jared Faber # "Titans Save The World Suite" , Jared Faber # "Slade Becomes Giant Robot" , Jared Faber # "Justice League Returns/Saved By Titans" , Jared Faber # "Star Labs/Doomsday Device" , Jared Faber # "Worthy Arch Nemesis" , Jared Faber # "Back To The Future Theme" , Alan Silvestri (arranged by Fred Kron).
Critical Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 92% based on 132 reviews, with an average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun , and belies a surprising level of intelligence." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 69 out of 100 based on reviews from 25 critics. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)?
The production budget was $10,000,000, 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 $5,000,000 - $8,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $15,000,000 - $18,000,000.
How much did Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018) earn at the box office?
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies grossed $29,790,236 domestic, $22,600,000 international, totaling $52,390,236 worldwide.
Was Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $10,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$25,000,000, the film earned $52,390,236 theatrically - a 424% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Teen Titans Go! To the Movies?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton); multi-year animation production, celebrity voice talent, and original musical compositions.
How does Teen Titans Go! To the Movies's budget compare to similar animation films?
At $10,000,000, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies 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: By the Sea (2015, $10,000,000); Eye for an Eye (2025, $10,000,000); Goal! (2005, $10,000,000).
Did Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (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.
What was the return on investment (ROI) for Teen Titans Go! To the Movies?
The theatrical ROI was 423.9%, calculated as ($52,390,236 − $10,000,000) ÷ $10,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
Who directed Teen Titans Go! To the Movies and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Peter Rida Michail, written by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, with music by Jared Faber, edited by Nick Kenway.
Where was Teen Titans Go! To the Movies filmed?
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