The Underdoggs Budget
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Synopsis
Jaycen 'Two Js' Jennings is a washed-up former pro football star who has hit rock bottom. When sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown, he sees it mostly as an opportunity to rebuild his public image. But in the process, he may just turn his life around and rediscover his love of the game.
What is the budget of The Underdoggs?
"The Underdoggs," a comedy released in 2024, was directed by Charles Stone III and stars Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter. The production budget was $30,000,000, placing it in the mid-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: The idea for the film was pitched by Snoop Dogg and Constance Schwartz-Morini.
What were the major cost factors in The Underdoggs?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Underdoggs."
- 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 Underdoggs's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $30,000,000, The Underdoggs sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- A Hologram for the King (2016): Budget $30,000,000, Worldwide Gross $9,169,507
- A Lot Like Love (2005): Budget $30,000,000, Worldwide Gross $42,886,719
- Big Momma's House (2000): Budget $30,000,000, Worldwide Gross $173,959,438
- Crazy Rich Asians (2018): Budget $30,000,000, Worldwide Gross $238,539,198
- Doomsday (2008): Budget $30,000,000, Worldwide Gross $22,472,631
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Underdoggs (2024)?
The production budget was $30,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $15,000,000 - $24,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $45,000,000 - $54,000,000.
How much did The Underdoggs (2024) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Underdoggs (2024) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Underdoggs?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Elias Ferguson); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does The Underdoggs's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $30,000,000, The Underdoggs is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: A Hologram for the King (2016, $30,000,000); A Lot Like Love (2005, $30,000,000); Big Momma's House (2000, $30,000,000).
Did The Underdoggs (2024) 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 The Underdoggs (2024) win?
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Who directed The Underdoggs and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Charles Stone III, written by Isaac Schamis, Danny Segal, shot by Mitchell Amundsen, edited by Paul Millspaugh.
Where was The Underdoggs filmed?
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