When you hear the budgets of all these films it sounds astronomical. However, when you hear how much money each of the films makes, it’s mind blowing……but the math is right…..usually!
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Directed by Gore Verbinski, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was produced in 2011 and is part of the popular Pirates of the Caribbean Film Series. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides currently stands as the 14th highest-grossing film in history. Budget: $250 Million / Gross Revenue $1 Billion
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End was released in May 25. 2007 after Walt Disney Pictures changed the release date contrary to what had been planned. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is one of the most expensive films ever made with a production budget of approximately $300 Million. It Grossed $963 Million.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Released in 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron is a superhero film that was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures. Avengers: Age of Ultron grossed over $1.3 billion upon its release making it the sixth-highest grossing film of all time. Budget: $279.9 Million
John Carter
Directed by Andrew Stanton, the filming of John Carter began in 2009 and was completed in July 2010. The film took a $200 Million write-down after only grossing $284 Million considering that the total production of the film was $350 Million.
Spider Man 3
Spider Man 3 is an action superhero film based on the comics character Spiderman. After its release, Spider-Man 3 grossed over $890 Million worldwide making it one of the most successful film of the Spider-Man Trilogy. Budget: $39 Million
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth of the Harry Potter films which was released in 2009. Just 5 days after its release, the film made $394 Million. The total gross of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was $934 Million making it the 8th highest grossing film of all times. Budget: $250 Million
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is an epic adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and released in 2014. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was an instant box office success grossing over $955 million. It is ranked 29th among the highest-grossing films of all time. Budget: $250 Million
Avatar
Avatar is a sci-fi film produced by renowned director James Cameron and released in 2009. Avatar has broken several Box Office records including surpassing Titanic as the highest-grossing film of all time with a total gross of $2 Billion. Budget: $237 Million.
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Night Rises is an epic-superhero film which premiered in New York City in 2012. It was considered as one of the best films of 2012 by grossing over $1 billion and is currently the 12th-highest grossing film of all time. Budget: $250 Million
The Avengers (2012 film)
The Avengers (2012 film) is classified under the name Marvel Avengers Assemble or simply The Avengers. The Avengers grossed over $1.5 Billion becoming the third-highest grossing film of all times. Budget: $280 Million