Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker Reported $593 Million Cost Third Most Expensive Film

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final installment in the Skywalker saga, has been revealed to be the third most expensive film ever made, with a total production cost of approximately $593.7 million. This figure is significantly higher than earlier reports of $415 million and includes extensive expenses such as marketing, reshoots, and other production costs. The high cost is partly due to a troubled production, including a directorial change when J.J. Abrams took over after Colin Trevorrow's departure. The film's production in the UK allowed Disney to receive a tax reimbursement of about $100 million, which slightly offset the net cost to around $489.9 million. Despite the massive budget, the film earned roughly $1.077 billion at the box office, with Disney's share estimated at $538.5 million, resulting in a modest profit of about $48.6 million. These financial details were disclosed through UK tax filings, which require studios to report production costs for movies made there, providing unique insight into the film's economics.