Financial documents from the UK reveal that Indiana Jones’ explosive budget, including nearly $80 million in post-production work, cost Disney more than $130 million in losses. Became.
Much of the production for Disney’s latest Indiana Jones series took place in the UK to take advantage of incentives for film companies filming in the region.
The 25.5% cash redemption incentive means many studios will set up a company in the UK for this purpose, but it also means greater transparency. According to , these companies must submit financial statements showing staffing, salaries, costs, and reimbursements received. forbes.
These documents revealed that Disney lost approximately $134.2 million after adjusting budget, theatrical release, and post-production costs.
The aftermath, which required significant aging of star Harrison Ford primarily for the dramatic train chase scene, cost Disney approximately $79 million. This reportedly brought the total budget to a whopping $387.2 million.
Although the film had high box office revenue, $384 million Worldwide, studios received about half of the theatrical revenue, with Disney earning about $192 million.
This seemingly huge amount is actually equivalent to half of the cost of the movie’s prequel, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The 2023 adventure is expected to make about the same amount as the first three 1980s Indiana Jones movies, but it’s a clear loser when adjusting for inflation.
The film has been plagued by rumors, reshoots and mysterious secret scenes since the beginning, with fans furious online over the possibility that Harrison Ford’s lead character might be replaced in the film.
In June 2021, movie insiders revealed that two possible endings were being considered for the film. “In one rumored ending, young Indiana Jones dies alongside old Indiana Jones, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge swooping down like a vulture to pick up her hat and move forward in her place. That’s what the official said.
Once these rumors leaked, fans weren’t happy with the idea of the iconic character getting the Disney treatment from studio head Kathleen Kennedy.
Reports that the studio received messages from fans appear to have been confirmed in 2023. The same source claimed at the time that a leaker on set had told him that the filmmakers appeared to have cut scenes featuring female characters. role.
In the end, Ford kept his role and trademark hat.
Disney had a bad 2023, and entered 2024 with ongoing battles over board seats, production, and the overall direction of the film studio. Even though Disney’s Parks and Recreation division has rebounded strongly post-COVID-19, the stock has fallen by around It fell 40%.
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