Uncharted Budget
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Synopsis
Street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate's long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together.
What is the budget of Uncharted?
"Uncharted," an action released in 2022, was directed by Ruben Fleischer and stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg. The production budget was $120,000,000, placing it in the high-budget 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 Uncharted?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Uncharted."
- 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 Uncharted's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $120,000,000, Uncharted sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003): Budget $120,000,000 , Gross $259,175,788
- Frankenstein (2025): Budget $120,000,000, Worldwide Gross $480,678
- Geostorm (2017): Budget $120,000,000, Worldwide Gross $221,600,160
- How Do You Know (2010): Budget $120,000,000, Worldwide Gross $48,668,907
- I, Robot (2004): Budget $120,000,000, Worldwide Gross $347,234,916
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Uncharted Box Office Performance
"Uncharted" earned $88,194,293 domestically and $407,141,258 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $120,000,000, 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 "Uncharted," that break-even threshold was roughly $240,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $407,141,258, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $120,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $407,141,258
- Net Return: $287,141,258
- ROI: approximately 239.3%
At 239.3%, "Uncharted" earned roughly $3.39 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
3 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Uncharted (2022)?
The production budget was $120,000,000, 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 $60,000,000 - $96,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $180,000,000 - $216,000,000.
How much did Uncharted (2022) earn at the box office?
Uncharted grossed $88,194,293 domestic, $318,946,965 international, totaling $407,141,258 worldwide.
Was Uncharted (2022) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $120,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$300,000,000, the film earned $407,141,258 theatrically - a 239% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Uncharted?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does Uncharted's budget compare to similar action films?
At $120,000,000, Uncharted is classified as a big-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003, $120,000,000); Frankenstein (2025, $120,000,000); Geostorm (2017, $120,000,000).
Did Uncharted (2022) 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 Uncharted?
The theatrical ROI was 239.3%, calculated as ($407,141,258 − $120,000,000) ÷ $120,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Uncharted (2022) win?
3 nominations total.
Who directed Uncharted and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, written by Rafe Judkins, Matt Holloway, Art Marcum, shot by Chung Chung-hoon, with music by Ramin Djawadi, edited by Chris Lebenzon, Richard Pearson.
Where was Uncharted filmed?
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