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Biggest Budget Movies of 2012

Step into the world of the biggest budget movies of 2012, 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 2012.

Biggest Budget Movies of 2012 – The Most Expensive Films of the Year

Discover the biggest budget movies of 2012, 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 2012.

John Carter

2012 • 132 min • English

Budget: $250 million

The Dark Knight Rises

2012 • 165 min • English

Budget: $250 million

The Amazing Spider-Man

2012 • 136 min • English

Budget: $230 million

Men in Black III

2012 • 106 min • English

Budget: $225 million

The Avengers

2012 • 143 min • English

Budget: $220 million

Battleship

2012 • 131 min • English

Budget: $209 million

Skyfall

2012 • 143 min • English

Budget: $200 million

Brave

2012 • 93 min • English

Budget: $185 million

Snow White and the Huntsman

2012 • 127 min • English

Budget: $170 million

Wreck-It Ralph

2012 • 108 min • English

Budget: $165 million

X-Men: First Class 35mm Special

2012 • 23 mins • English

Budget: $160 million

Wrath of the Titans

2012 • 99 min • English

Budget: $150 million

Dark Shadows

2012 • 113 min • English

Budget: $150 million

Rise of the Guardians

2012 • 97 min • English

Budget: $145 million

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012 • 93 min • English

Budget: $145 million

Prometheus

2012 • 124 min • English

Budget: $130 million

Total Recall

2012 • 118 mins • English

Budget: $125 million

Total Recall (2012)

2012 • 118 min • English

Budget: $125 million

The Bourne Legacy

2012 • 135 min • English

Budget: $125 million

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

2012 • 115 min • English

Budget: $120 million

Life of Pi

2012 • 127 min • English

Budget: $120 million

The Expendables 2

2012 • 103 min • English

Budget: $100 million

Django Unchained

2012 • 165 min • English

Budget: $100 million

Ice Age: Continental Drift

2012 • 88 min • English

Budget: $95 million

The Girl

2012 • 95 min • English

Budget: $90 million

The Secret World of Arrietty

2012 • 94 min • Japanese

Budget: $90 million

Mirror Mirror

2012 • 106 min • Chinese

Budget: $85 million

Hotel Transylvania

2012 • 91 min • English

Budget: $85 million

Safe House

2012 • 115 min • English

Budget: $85 million

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

2012 • 94 min • English

Budget: $79 million

The Hunger Games

2012 • 142 min • English

Budget: $78 million

Rock of Ages

2012 • 123 min • English

Budget: $75 million

The Lorax

2012 • 86 mins • English

Budget: $70 million

Underworld: Awakening

2012 • 88 min • English

Budget: $70 million

That's My Boy

2012 • 116 min • English

Budget: $70 million

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

2012 • 105 min • English

Budget: $69 million

The Watch

2012 • 102 min • English

Budget: $68 million

Red Dawn

2012 • 93 min • English

Budget: $65 million

This Means War

2012 • 98 min • English

Budget: $65 million

Resident Evil: Retribution

2012 • 96 min • English

Budget: $65 million

The Dictator

2012 • 83 min • English

Budget: $65 million

Lincoln

2012 • 150 min • English

Budget: $65 million

Les Miserables

2012 • 158 min • English

Budget: $61 million

Jack Reacher

2012 • 130 min • English

Budget: $60 million

ParaNorman

2012 • 92 min • English

Budget: $60 million

Red Tails

2012 • 120 min • English

Budget: $58 million

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

2012 • 95 min • English

Budget: $57 million

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

2012 • 88 min • English

Budget: $55 million

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