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One Battle After Another: Budget Secrets Revealed
5 Jan
Summary
- Film cost $140 million, earning over $205 million worldwide.
- California shooting location added significant costs.
- Key scenes focused on character interaction, not just car chases.
The film One Battle After Another, recently honored with three Critics Choice Awards including Best Picture, has ignited discussion regarding its reported $140 million production budget. Despite this figure, the movie has grossed over $205 million globally, marking it as director Paul Thomas Anderson's highest-earning title.
Producer Sara Murphy defended the expenditure, stating that the budget was necessary to achieve the film's expansive scope and unique feel. She highlighted that shooting in California, a state requiring production to remain local, inherently increases costs, but was essential as "it's a California story."
Editor Andy Jurgensen elaborated on the challenges of crafting the nearly three-hour film, noting that the most demanding sequence to edit involved a crucial character confrontation rather than the anticipated car chases. The production utilized VistaVision and Super 35 formats, drawing inspiration from classics like "The French Connection."
