Filming is one of the most expensive processes. Huge amounts are spent on creating Hollywood blockbusters, which has long become a habit. However, even among them you can find films, the costs of which are amazing. However, do not forget that half of the proceeds from the rental go to theaters, and for the film to pay off, its box office must at least double the budget. So, what films turned out to be the most expensive in the history of filming art and what did the lion's share of expenses go to?
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
Director Gore Verbinski in 2007 shot a film about the famous captain Jack Sparrow, who was at the ends of the world. Long-time acquaintances of the disgraced captain have to unite with Captain Barbossa in order to find Sparrow. On the way they are waiting for incredible adventures in the best traditions of pirates.
The big budget movie, $ 300 million, was really impressive. The third part was not only the most expensive among the films of the entire franchise, but also almost the most expensive in the history of cinema. At the box office, the tape gained almost $ 970 million - almost a real pirate treasure, discovered by the filmmakers.
Spider-Man 3
In the film, released in 2007, the creators invested $ 258 million, collecting more than $ 890 million as a result of film distribution. This part about one of the most beloved superheroes became the highest grossing one, taking 37th place in the ranking of the most profitable films in history.
Almost all the funds from the budget of the film "Spider-Man-3" were spent on creating special effects. To create all three opponents of the superhero, large investments were required. For the first weekend of rental, the filmmakers made considerable profits, which fully paid for their film with a large budget.
"The Dark Knight: Revival of the Legend"
Christopher Nolan knows how to shoot masterpieces, which was the next film about Batman, released in 2012, - "The Dark Knight: The Revival of the Legend." Once again, the world faces destruction, and Batman, who disappeared after the death of prosecutor Harvey Dent, is forced to return. A superhero alone is unlikely to cope with a new enemy, but the balance of power changes with the advent of a mysterious ally.
For a film with a big budget, the creators took almost a quarter of a billion dollars. However, the entire amount paid off: the box office exceeded one billion dollars. Nolan managed to fully master the huge budget by filming a magnificent dramatic film that received positive reviews.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
The creators had to spend $ 280 million to shoot a film that brought them almost half a billion dollars. The film companies had to spend a lot of money to release a saga about a team of famous superheroes. Most of the budget went to actors' fees, as Robert Downey Jr. demanded to raise them for all team members. For shooting, it was necessary not only to move from one location to another, but also to purchase additional sophisticated equipment.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
The picture, shot in 2011, became the most expensive in the history of cinema at the time of its release. Adjusted for inflation, the budget for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was $ 398 million. Hire brought the creators of 1,045.7 million dollars. The box office could not but please the project participants.
Considerable amounts had to be spent on royalties to a team of actors. And this is without taking into account the expenses that went into moving around the world. Transportation of equipment and travel of the actors themselves cost a tidy sum. It is worth mentioning and special effects created with the help of modern technical lotions.
Gary Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Joanne Rowling’s novels about the boy who survived got a multi-million army of fans around the world. The screen version of each book was expected as manna from heaven. The sixth film of the franchise was the most expensive: its budget exceeded $ 276 million. The box office of the unit amounted to 934 million dollars, and its popularity increased after the release of the next part. The film also managed to set a world record: in one day of rental, he collected more than all other existing films.
"John Carter"
The film was shot in 2012 by director Andrew Stanton. In the story, a war veteran John falls on distant Mars, where he is captured by local giants. The main character needs to get out of a difficult situation and save not only himself alone.
Disney film companies had to fork out to create a fantastic action movie: its budget amounted to $ 250 million. However, the film was not particularly successful: it brought the creators $ 285 million.
Avatar
The big budget movie was released in 2009. The fees exceeded all the wildest expectations: with spending of 261 million, the creators managed to get $ 2,787,000,000.
James Cameron spent a lot of energy shooting. He wanted to create a film 10 years earlier, but could not do it because of the insufficient development of technologies: their capabilities were not enough to recreate all the fantasies of the director.
Innovative filming technologies "gobbled up" almost the entire budget. The creators had to spend money on microcams to capture the faces of actors, specific lighting and other equipment delights. In addition, the director spent a large sum on the services of a linguist, who created a completely new language for the film. However, the costs have fully paid off, enriching the entire crew and actors.
"Titanic"
A cult film about which only the deaf did not hear. One of the big-budget films was shot in 1997, and it took $ 295 million to shoot. Charges by 2012 exceeded the bar of more than two billion dollars. "Titanic" before the release of "Avatar" was one of the highest grossing films in the world.
To shoot the ship's diving scene, a 120-ton water pool was erected, not to mention other points that required enormous expenses. For example, the interior of the Titanic from the film was recreated by the same company that was engaged in the decoration of this ship. It is noteworthy, but the shooting of the film cost more than the construction of a full-fledged huge liner, which indicates the size of the budget of the film "Titanic".