Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for The Drama?

Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, with Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim leading the cast, The Drama was produced by A24 with a confirmed budget of $28,000,000, placing it in the low-budget category for romance films.

At $28,000,000, The Drama was produced on a modest budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $70,000,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• Agent Cody Banks (2003): Budget $28,000,000 | Gross $58,795,814 → ROI: 110% • Beverly Hills Cop II (1987): Budget $28,000,000 | Gross $299,965,036 → ROI: 971% • Shark Night 3D (2011): Budget $28,000,000 | Gross $10,126,458 → ROI: -64% • The Lovers on the Bridge (1991): Budget $28,000,000 | Gross N/A • Pride & Prejudice (2005): Budget $28,000,000 | Gross $124,604,345 → ROI: 345%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Lead Cast Compensation Romantic films depend entirely on the chemistry and appeal of their leads, making star casting decisions the most consequential budget item.

▸ Location Filming Picturesque, often international locations are central to the romantic genre's visual appeal.

▸ Music Supervision & Soundtrack Iconic songs can cost $250,000–500,000 to license per use, and a well-curated soundtrack is often as important to marketing as the trailer itself.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Benton Gates Key roles: Zendaya as Emma; Robert Pattinson as Charlie; Alana Haim as Rachel; Mamoudou Athie as Mike

DIRECTOR: Kristoffer Borgli CINEMATOGRAPHY: Arseni Khachaturan MUSIC: Daniel Pemberton EDITING: Joshua Raymond Lee, Kristoffer Borgli PRODUCTION: A24, Square Peg, Dilemma Films FILMED IN: United States of America

Box Office Performance

The Drama earned $26,232,083 in worldwide box office revenue.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), The Drama needed approximately $70,000,000 to break even. The film fell $43,767,917 short in theatrical revenue. Ancillary streams (home media, streaming, TV) may have bridged the gap.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $26,232,083 Budget: $28,000,000 Net: $-1,767,917 ROI: -6.3%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Unprofitable (Theatrical)

The Drama earned $26,232,083 against a $28,000,000 budget (-6% ROI), falling short of theatrical profitability. Ancillary revenue may have reduced the deficit.