Superman’s crazy budget is raising Hollywood a sensation

Superman It would never have been an economic film to make. It is the most iconic hero of DC, it is the launch for James GunnDCU Live-Action and brings the weight of a franchise restart on the shoulders in hood.

But as a release of Superman The question that echoes Hollywood is not approaching in July is not if it costs much … that’s how much.

And the numbers? Let’s say only … nobody really agrees.

At the center of the debate is a document presented in Ohio in 2024 by the film production team, which put the budget to a huge $ 363 million. That number spoke many people and aroused a rather straightforward response from James Gunn himself, who shot:

“How the hell do they think they know what our budget is?”

The filmmakers rarely share exact numbers before a release and budgets can be notoriously blurred when taking into account tax incentives, discounts and back-end agreements.

However, back and forth he did not stop. According to reports, the DC professionals indicate a net figure of $ 225 million. In the meantime, some financial analysts (including those mentioned in the Hollywood journalist) are followed by the highest number, mentioning the Ohio deposit again.

So who is right? The probable response is: both, in a certain sense.

The production could very well arrive at about $ 225 million covering cast, crew, visual effects and all the things he does Superman fly. But once stacked on global marketing, on promotion and implementation of the goods, the total package begins to mount closer to that $ 350- $ 363 million sign.

Here is the thing, in this era of mega-French blockbuster, that type of expense is not unusual. Watch the imminent Apple F1 Movies with Brad Pittexpected to hit $ 300- $ 400 million, depending on who you ask. Studies are betting big because they are playing a long game.

As a study veteran said:

“When watching the performance of a film that is a segment of a franchising property, you have to look in a holistic way to the franchising as a whole and remember that each episode increases the overall performance of the previous films and the general IP itself.

“Franchising films guide multiple revenue flows throughout the library including streaming, domestic entertainment and global content distribution.”

The real value of Superman It is not only in ticket sales, it is in rekindling the brand through the platforms. HBO Max, toy corridors, games for mobile devices, comics, perhaps also fast-food ties. If this flies, it could raise the entire CC slate with it.

So yes, maybe the budget is $ 225 million. Maybe they are $ 363 million. But in the end, can we all agree on one thing?

This film cost a lot of money and if the landing is attacked, Warner Bros. It will probably be fine with that.