Curated Collections
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.
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
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