Synopsis

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale, Finnick and Peeta–Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

What is the budget of The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2?

"The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2," an action released in 2015, was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. The production budget was $160,000,000, placing it in the blockbuster range for action productions of its era.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:

Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.

What were the major cost factors in The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2."

Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.

How Does The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2's Budget Compare to Similar Films?

At $160,000,000, The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2 sits in the blockbuster range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:

Aquaman (2018): Budget $160,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,152,028,393
Beauty and the Beast (2017): Budget $160,000,000, Worldwide Gross $1,266,115,964
Fast & Furious 6 (2013): Budget $160,000,000, Worldwide Gross $788,700,000
Godzilla (2014): Budget $160,000,000, Worldwide Gross $524,978,362
Inception (2010): Budget $160,000,000, Worldwide Gross $839,030,630

The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2 Box Office Performance

"The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2" earned $281,723,902 domestically and $653,428,261 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $160,000,000, 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 Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2," that break-even threshold was roughly $320,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $653,428,261, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.

Production Budget: $160,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $653,428,261
Net Return: $493,428,261
ROI: approximately 308.4%

At 308.4%, "The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 2" earned roughly $4.08 for every $1 invested in production.