Star Wars: Starfighter Cost $226.5 Million Before U.K. Rebates
A filing reported by Forbes shows the film spent that much by the end of its Pinewood shoot, with $51.5 million in U.K. refunds cutting net spending to $175 million.
Star Wars: Starfighter had spent $226.5 million by the time it finished shooting at Pinewood Studios, according to a financial filing reported by Forbes. The figure covers production spending up to the end of the film's U.K. shoot.
The production received $51.5 million in refunds from the U.K. government, which brings net spending to $175 million. On that net basis, Star Wars: Starfighter is the second-cheapest Star Wars film Disney has produced.
The gross figure is higher than the production spending of The Force Awakens at the same stage. Star Wars: Starfighter was filmed in England and Sardinia, Italy, with Shawn Levy directing and Ryan Gosling among the cast.
Cheaper than earlier films on a net basis
The comparison comes after The Mandalorian and Grogu, which was shot entirely in Los Angeles to keep costs down and became the cheapest Star Wars film Disney has produced. That film went on to a worldwide total of $345.8 million. The Force Awakens, by contrast, had a final budget of a reported $535 million after tax refunds.
Star Wars: Starfighter is dated for May 28, 2027. Disney and Lucasfilm have not commented on the filing figures.
Quick answers
How much did Star Wars: Starfighter cost?
The film had spent $226.5 million by the time it wrapped at Pinewood Studios. After $51.5 million in U.K. refunds, net spending came to $175 million.
When does Star Wars: Starfighter come out?
It is dated for May 28, 2027.
Who directs Star Wars: Starfighter?
Shawn Levy directs, with Ryan Gosling among the cast. The film was shot in England and Sardinia, Italy.