Curated Collections
Step into the world of the biggest budget movies of 2005, 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 2005.
Discover the biggest budget movies of 2005, 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 2005.
King Kong
2005 • 187 min • English
Budget: $207 million
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005 • 143 min • English
Budget: $180 million
Chicken Little
2005 • 81 min • Unknown language
Budget: $150 million
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 • 115 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005 • 157 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Batman Begins
2005 • 140 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Stealth
2005 • 121 min • English
Budget: $135 million
War of the Worlds
2005 • 116 min • English
Budget: $132 million
Sahara
2005 • 124 min • French
Budget: $130 million
Kingdom of Heaven
2005 • 144 min • English
Budget: $130 million
The Island
2005 • 136 min • English
Budget: $126 million
The Real Da Vinci Code
2005 • 90 mins • English
Budget: $125 million
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005 • 140 min • English
Budget: $113 million
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2005 • 120 min • English
Budget: $110 million
Fantastic Four
2005 • 106 min • English
Budget: $100 million
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005 • 90 min • English
Budget: $100 million
Constantine
2005 • 121 min • English
Budget: $100 million
The Brothers Grimm
2005 • 118 min • English
Budget: $88 million
Cinderella Man
2005 • 144 min • English
Budget: $88 million
Bewitched
2005 • 102 min • English
Budget: $85 million
Memoirs of a Geisha
2005 • 145 min • English
Budget: $85 million
Son of the Mask
2005 • 94 min • English
Budget: $84 million
The Longest Yard
2005 • 113 min • English
Budget: $82 million
Meet the Family
2005 • 90 min • English
Budget: $80 million
A Sound of Thunder
2005 • 110 min • English
Budget: $80 million
The Great Raid
2005 • 132 min • English
Budget: $80 million
The Interpreter
2005 • 128 min • German
Budget: $80 million
Robots
2005 • 91 min • English
Budget: $75 million
The Legend of Zorro
2005 • 129 min • English
Budget: $75 million
Jarhead
2005 • 125 min • English
Budget: $72 million
Hitch
2005 • 118 min • English
Budget: $70 million
Munich
2005 • 164 min • English
Budget: $70 million
Zathura: A Space Adventure
2005 • 113 min • English
Budget: $65 million
little man
2005 • 112 min • English
Budget: $64 million
Æon Flux
2005 • 93 min • English
Budget: $62 million
After the Apocalypse
2005 • 72 min • Russian
Budget: $60 million
Oliver Twist
2005 • 130 min • English
Budget: $60 million
Doom
2005 • 100 min • English
Budget: $60 million
Just Like Heaven
2005 • 95 min • English
Budget: $58 million
The Pacifier
2005 • 95 min • English
Budget: $56 million
Be Cool
2005 • 118 min • English
Budget: $53 million
The Dukes of Hazzard
2005 • 104 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Herbie Fully Loaded
2005 • 101 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Lord of War
2005 • 122 min • English
Budget: $50 million
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005 • 109 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Syriana
2005 • 126 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Four Brothers
2005 • 109 min • English
Budget: $45 million
Yours, Mine and Ours
2005 • 90 min • English
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