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Biggest Budget Movies of 2002

Step into the world of the biggest budget movies of 2002, where jaw-dropping investments turned bold ideas into cinematic reality. From explosive action adventures to lavishly crafted dramas, these films pushed the limits of what money can achieve on screen. Explore our list to discover which productions topped the charts with the highest costs—and how they transformed massive budgets into unforgettable movie experiences in 2002.

Biggest Budget Movies of 2002 – The Most Expensive Films of the Year

Discover the biggest budget movies of 2002, where studios poured massive investments into creating unforgettable cinema. This collection showcases the most expensive films of the year—spanning blockbuster franchises, high-octane action, dazzling fantasy worlds, and ambitious original stories. From star-studded casts to groundbreaking visual effects, these movies highlight how extraordinary budgets can elevate storytelling and spectacle. Updated throughout the year, it’s your ultimate guide to the most ambitious and lavish productions hitting theaters in 2002.


Die Another Day

Die Another Day

2002 • 133 min • English

Budget: $142 million
The Last Man

The Last Man

2002 • 95 min • Spanish

Budget: $140 million
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002 • 88 min • English

Budget: $140 million
Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet

2002 • 95 min • English

Budget: $140 million
Spider-Man

Spider-Man

2002 • 121 min • English

Budget: $139 million
Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

2002 • 77 min • English

Budget: $120 million
Windtalkers

Windtalkers

2002 • 134 min • English

Budget: $115 million
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002 • 142 min • English

Budget: $115 million
Minority Report

Minority Report

2002 • 145 min • English

Budget: $102 million
Play-Mate of the Apes

Play-Mate of the Apes

2002 • 89 mins • English

Budget: $100 million
Planet of the Erotic Ape

Planet of the Erotic Ape

2002 • 68 mins • English

Budget: $100 million
The Adventures of Pluto Nash

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

2002 • 95 min • English

Budget: $100 million
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002 • 161 min • English

Budget: $100 million
Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York

2002 • 167 min • English

Budget: $100 million
K-19: The Widowmaker

K-19: The Widowmaker

2002 • 138 min • English

Budget: $100 million
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 • 179 min • English

Budget: $94 million
Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

2002 • 108 min • English

Budget: $85 million
Showtime

Showtime

2002 • 95 min • English

Budget: $85 million
Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo

2002 • 86 min • English

Budget: $84 million
Road to Perdition

Road to Perdition

2002 • 117 min • English

Budget: $80 million
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

2002 • 83 min • English

Budget: $80 million
The Time Machine

The Time Machine

2002 • 96 min • English

Budget: $80 million
Lilo & Stitch

Lilo & Stitch

2002 • 85 min • English

Budget: $80 million
Red Dragon

Red Dragon

2002 • 124 min • English

Budget: $78 million
We Were Soldiers

We Were Soldiers

2002 • 138 min • English

Budget: $75 million
Signs

Signs

2002 • 106 min • English

Budget: $72 million
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

2002 • 91 min • English

Budget: $70 million
Bad Company

Bad Company

2002 • 116 min • English

Budget: $70 million
xXx

xXx

2002 • 124 min

Budget: $70 million
I Spy

I Spy

2002 • 97 min • German

Budget: $70 million
Rollerball

Rollerball

2002 • 98 min • English

Budget: $70 million
Hart's War

Hart's War

2002 • 125 min • English

Budget: $70 million
The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears

2002 • 124 min • English

Budget: $68 million
The Santa Claus Brothers

The Santa Claus Brothers

2002 • 48 mins • English

Budget: $65 million
The Santa Clause 2

The Santa Clause 2

2002 • 104 min • English

Budget: $65 million
Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002 • 94 min • English

Budget: $63 million
Two Weeks Notice

Two Weeks Notice

2002 • 101 min • English

Budget: $60 million
Analyze That

Analyze That

2002 • 96 min • English

Budget: $60 million
Star Trek: Nemesis

Star Trek: Nemesis

2002 • 116 min • English

Budget: $60 million
Reign of Fire

Reign of Fire

2002 • 101 min • English

Budget: $60 million
The Tuxedo

The Tuxedo

2002 • 98 min • English

Budget: $60 million
Dragonfly

Dragonfly

2002 • 104 min • English

Budget: $60 million
The Scorpion King

The Scorpion King

2002 • 92 min • English

Budget: $60 million
The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

2002 • 119 min • English

Budget: $60 million
Ice Age

Ice Age

2002 • 81 min • English

Budget: $59 million
D-Tox

D-Tox

2002 • 96 mins • English

Budget: $55 million
Maid in Manhattan

Maid in Manhattan

2002 • 105 min • English

Budget: $55 million
Blade II

Blade II

2002 • 117 min • English

Budget: $54 million

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