The Hangover 3 Budget
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Synopsis
It's been two years. Phil, Stu and Doug are happily living uneventful lives at home. Tattoos have been lasered off, files purged. The last they heard from disaster-magnet Leslie Chow, he'd been tossed into a Thai prison and, with him out of the way, the guys have very nearly recovered from their nights prowling the seamy side of Las Vegas in a roofie'd haze, and being kidnapped, shot at, and chased by drug-dealing mobsters in Bangkok.
The only member of the Wolfpack who's not content is Alan. Still lacking a sense of purpose, the group's black sheep has ditched his meds and given in to his natural impulses in a big way - which, for Alan, means no boundaries, no filters and no judgment - until a personal crisis forces him to finally seek the help he needs.
And who better than his three best friends to make sure he takes the first step.
This time, there's no bachelor party. No wedding. What could possibly go wrong? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.
"The Hangover Part III" is the epic conclusion to an incomparable odyssey of mayhem and bad decisions, in which the guys must finish what they started by going back to where it all began: Las Vegas.
One way or another...it all ends here.
What is the budget of The Hangover 3?
"The Hangover 3," a comedy released in 2013, was directed by Todd Phillips and stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. The production budget was $103,000,000, placing it in the high-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.
- Production: In May 2011, days before the release of The Hangover Part II, director Todd Phillips said that "there already are plans for a third film but no script or start date".
What were the major cost factors in The Hangover 3?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Hangover 3."
- 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 The Hangover 3's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $103,000,000, The Hangover 3 sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018): Budget $103,000,000, Worldwide Gross $132,675,864
- Gladiator (2000): Budget $103,000,000, Worldwide Gross $465,516,248
- Rio 2 (2014): Budget $103,000,000, Worldwide Gross $498,781,117
- Blue Beetle (2023): Budget $104,000,000, Worldwide Gross $130,788,072
- Cloud Atlas (2012): Budget $102,000,000, Worldwide Gross $130,482,868
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
The Hangover 3 Box Office Performance
"The Hangover 3" earned $112,200,072 domestically and $362,000,072 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $103,000,000, 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 "The Hangover 3," that break-even threshold was roughly $206,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $362,000,072, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $103,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $362,000,072
- Net Return: $259,000,072
- ROI: approximately 251.5%
At 251.5%, "The Hangover 3" earned roughly $3.51 for every $1 invested in production.
The Hangover 3 Production History
The Hangover Part III: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack of the film. It was released on May 21, 2013. ; Track listing Other songs featured in the film, but not on the soundtrack include "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "The Stranger" by Billy Joel, "N.I.B." by Black Sabbath, "Dark Fantasy" by Kanye West, "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, and "Careless Whisper" by George Michael.
Awards and Recognition
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Critical Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval percentage of 21% based on 202 reviews, with the critics consensus reading: "Less a comedy than an angrily dark action thriller, The Hangover Part III diverges from the series' rote formula but offers nothing compelling in its place." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 30 out of 100 based on 37 critic reviews, meaning "Generally Unfavorable". 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 The Hangover Part III (2013)?
The production budget was $103,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $51,500,000 - $82,400,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $154,500,000 - $185,400,000.
How much did The Hangover Part III (2013) earn at the box office?
The Hangover Part III grossed $112,200,072 domestic, $249,800,000 international, totaling $362,000,072 worldwide.
Was The Hangover Part III (2013) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $103,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$257,500,000, the film earned $362,000,072 theatrically - a 251% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Hangover Part III?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does The Hangover Part III's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $103,000,000, The Hangover Part III is classified as a big-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: A Wrinkle in Time (2018, $103,000,000); Gladiator (2000, $103,000,000); Rio 2 (2014, $103,000,000).
Did The Hangover Part III (2013) 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 The Hangover Part III?
The theatrical ROI was 251.5%, calculated as ($362,000,072 − $103,000,000) ÷ $103,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did The Hangover Part III (2013) win?
2 wins & 7 nominations total.
Who directed The Hangover Part III and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Todd Phillips, written by Todd Phillips, Craig Mazin, Scott Moore, Jon Lucas, shot by Lawrence Sher, with music by Christophe Beck, edited by Jeff Groth, Debra Neil-Fisher.
Where was The Hangover Part III filmed?
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