Nobody 2 Budget
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Synopsis
Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events.
What is the budget of Nobody 2?
"Nobody 2," an action released in 2025, was directed by Timo Tjahjanto and stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen. The production budget was $25,000,000, placing it in the mid-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.
- Production: In March 2021, Connie Nielsen expressed interest in reprising her role as Becca Mansell in a sequel to Nobody.
What were the major cost factors in Nobody 2?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Nobody 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 Nobody 2's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $25,000,000, Nobody 2 sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 1408 (2007): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $133,000,000
- A Journal for Jordan (2021): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $6,700,000
- Abandon (2002): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $10,719,357
- All My Life (2020): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $2,000,000
- August Rush (2007): Budget $25,000,000, Worldwide Gross $66,122,026
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Nobody 2 Box Office Performance
"Nobody 2" earned $21,604,985 domestically and $41,618,135 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $25,000,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Nobody 2," that break-even threshold was roughly $50,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $41,618,135, the film fell short of that threshold but recouped its production costs in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $25,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $41,618,135
- Net Return: $16,618,135
- ROI: approximately 66.5%
At 66.5%, "Nobody 2" returned its production investment but margin was tight after marketing and distribution costs.
Awards and Recognition
3 nominations total
Critical Reception
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those surveyed by PostTrak gave it an average 4 out of 5 stars, with 62% saying they would "definitely recommend" it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Nobody 2 (2025)?
The production budget was $25,000,000, 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 $12,500,000 - $20,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $37,500,000 - $45,000,000.
How much did Nobody 2 (2025) earn at the box office?
Nobody 2 grossed $21,604,985 domestic, $20,013,150 international, totaling $41,618,135 worldwide.
Was Nobody 2 (2025) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $41,618,135 against an estimated $62,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Nobody 2?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does Nobody 2's budget compare to similar action films?
At $25,000,000, Nobody 2 is classified as a low-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: 1408 (2007, $25,000,000); A Journal for Jordan (2021, $25,000,000); Abandon (2002, $25,000,000).
Did Nobody 2 (2025) 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 Nobody 2?
The theatrical ROI was 66.5%, calculated as ($41,618,135 − $25,000,000) ÷ $25,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Nobody 2 (2025) win?
3 nominations total.
Who directed Nobody 2 and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, shot by Callan Green, with music by Dominic Lewis, edited by Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir.
Where was Nobody 2 filmed?
Nobody 2 was filmed in United States of America.
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