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Star Wars: Starfighter Surpasses The Force Awakens in Production Costs
- Star Wars: Starfighter's production budget is $226.5 million, surpassing The Force Awakens.
- The film's budget was finalized by the end of filming, before marketing began.
- Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release in 2027.
- The Force Awakens had a production budget that was previously the highest in the franchise.
- The high production cost of Star Wars films reflects the expensive nature of modern movie-making.
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Polygon·
Starfighter Officially Broke a Star Wars Franchise Record Already
The Guardian·
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GamesRadar·
Star Wars: Starfighter's production budget tops The Force Awakens, but there's a big caveat
Forbes·
‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Outspends ‘The Force Awakens’ With Costs Of $226.5 Million