The New Most Expensive Movie Just Dethroned 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' — but Its Franchise Is in Crisis

The secrecy involved in Hollywood productions means that the final budget for a major blockbuster film might not be revealed until years after its initial theatrical release. While studios may give an indication to the trades that points towards a lower figure, it is only in objective filing documents that the budgets cannot be spun. Star Wars: The Force Awakenshad previously held the record for the most expensive film of all time; in addition to the substantial costs needed to incorporate the returning cast members and move through several development phases, The Force Awakens’ production cycle included the establishment of sets, designs, and technologies that would be utilized in the subsequent era of the Star Wars universe under the Walt Disney Company. However, The Force Awakens has just been eclipsed as the most expensive filmever made by Jurassic World Dominion.