Curated Collections
Step into the world of the biggest budget movies of 2011, 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 2011.
Discover the biggest budget movies of 2011, 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 2011.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
2011 • 141 min • English
Budget: $250 million
Prince of Swine
2011 • 100 min • English
Budget: $200 million
Cars 2
2011 • 113 min • English
Budget: $200 million
Green Lantern
2011 • 105 min • English
Budget: $200 million
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
2011 • 154 min • English
Budget: $195 million
Cowboys & Aliens
2011 • 118 min • English
Budget: $163 million
X-Men: First Class
2011 • 132 min • English
Budget: $160 million
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011 • 90 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Mars Needs Moms
2011 • 88 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Thor
2011 • 114 min • English
Budget: $150 million
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
2011 • 133 min • English
Budget: $145 million
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011 • 125 min • English
Budget: $140 million
Rango
2011 • 107 min • English
Budget: $135 million
Puss in Boots
2011 • 90 min • English
Budget: $130 million
Fast Five
2011 • 130 min • English
Budget: $125 million
The Green Hornet
2011 • 108 min • English
Budget: $120 million
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
2011 • 117 min • English
Budget: $110 million
The Smurfs
2011 • 86 min • English
Budget: $110 million
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 • 110 min • English
Budget: $93 million
The Girl with the Tramp Stamp Tattoo
2011 • 2 mins • English
Budget: $90 million
Conan the Barbarian
2011 • 112 min • English
Budget: $90 million
Rio
2011 • 96 min • English
Budget: $90 million
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011 • 158 min • English
Budget: $90 million
Sucker Punch
2011 • 120 min • English
Budget: $82 million
Just Go with It
2011 • English
Budget: $80 million
The Hangover Part II
2011 • 102 min • English
Budget: $80 million
Zookeeper
2011 • 104 min • English
Budget: $80 million
Jack and Jill
2011 • 96 min • English
Budget: $79 million
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011 • 87 min • English
Budget: $75 million
The Three Musketeers
2011 • 110 min • English
Budget: $75 million
Tower Heist
2011 • 104 min • English
Budget: $75 million
Immortals
2011 • 110 min • English
Budget: $75 million
Battle: Los Angeles
2011 • 112 min • English
Budget: $70 million
Killer Elite
2011 • 100 min • English
Budget: $70 million
The Dilemma
2011 • 118 min • English
Budget: $70 million
War Horse
2011 • 146 min • English
Budget: $66 million
Hop
2011 • 90 min • English
Budget: $63 million
Norman
2011 • 97 min • English
Budget: $60 million
Priest
2011 • 87 min • English
Budget: $60 million
I Am Number Four
2011 • 110 • English
Budget: $60 million
Contagion
2011 • 105 min • English
Budget: $60 million
Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011 • 95 min • English
Budget: $55 million
The Change-Up
2011 • 112 min • English
Budget: $52 million
The Adjustment Bureau
2011 • 99 min • English
Budget: $50.2 million
Crazy, Stupid, Love
2011 • 118 min
Budget: $50 million
Super 8
2011 • 112 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Dream House
2011 • 92 min • English
Budget: $50 million
Moneyball
2011 • 133 min • English
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