Live-action Disney+ Star Wars The shows have redefined the franchise, but each series costs a lot to produce. When Disney+ launched, Lucasfilm had the opportunity to tell new stories and explore new areas. Star Wars timeline The MandalorianDisney+’s flagship series, the franchise that changed forever, serves as the connecting point between star wars The original trilogy and sequels. Every show and every live-action release since then Star Wars The show just keeps on coming, introducing new characters and lore, reexamining old stories and exploring different perspectives. Each project brought something unique to the franchise.
But creating those stories isn’t cheap. Except for George Lucas’ original Star Wars The movie, which was made on a budget of $11 million (about $55 million today), and its sequels, Star Wars Productions all have huge blockbuster-level budgets — and live-action shows are no different. Each of these streaming shows was made on a movie-level budget. As that is not entirely surprising Star WarsMore so than most franchises, depending on the special effects. One series, however, was more expensive than the rest.
7 Obi-Wan Kenobi
Lowest overall budget, but high cost per episode
D Obi-Wan Kenobi The miniseries, which examined Obi-Wan’s life on Tatooine during his years on Tatooine following Luke’s elimination with Wayne and Beru Lars, is said to be Star Wars‘The least expensive live-action show to date, with A full production budget of $90 million (via Epic Stream) One can attribute this to the number of episodes, as it is the only one Star Wars Disney+ is a show to produce just six episodes — mostly other live-action ones Star Wars The show produced eight episodes per season. However, this meant that each episode still cost about $15 million.
When the show first aired, viewers complained that the atmosphere and CGI Obi-Wan Kenobi Looked “cheaper” compared to other productions with similar budgets. When Obi-Wan visits the Fortress Inquisitorius in Episode 4, the environment is compared to a similar location. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Similarly, the Grand Inquisitor’s prosthetics were questioned, especially when compared to his animated appearance. Star Wars Rebels. Given the show’s relatively high episode budget, some of these complaints were generally justified.
6 Ahsoka
Ahsoka’s budget has not been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm
Ahsoka Season 1 saw Ahsoka Tano team up with her former apprentice, Mandalorian Sabine Ren. Star Wars RebelsTo prevent Grand Admiral Thrawn from returning Star Wars‘Primary galaxy. more than others Star Wars shows, Ahsoka Delved deeply into its mystical side star wars Vidya, the giant space whale known as Purrgil, features the otherworldly realm of The World Between Worlds and lots of lightsaber combat and Nightsister magic. As such, it is not surprising Ahsoka had a blockbuster-level budget, though it’s still estimated to be lower than some of its fellow Disney+ shows.
Although for the government budget Ahsoka Season 1 is yet to be released, Filled mostly with estimates, the eight-episode season is around $100 million (via i go away) if this estimate is correct, that means each episode will cost about $12.5 million to produce, which is slightly less than other related shows. Boba Fett’s book And The Mandalorian. Now that Ahsoka Renewed for Season 2, the show’s production budget may be increased to match the demands of the story as the so-called “Mandoverse” builds toward an epic climax with Grand Admiral Thrawn.
5 Boba Fett’s book
The Book of Boba Fett’s budget is about the same as The Mandalorian
Boba Fett’s book was The MandalorianIts first upcoming spinoff, gives the iconic legacy character Boba Fett a chance to shine. Unfortunately, due to its placement in the timeline, Boba Fett was overshadowed by Din Zarin and Grogu. Despite only having seven episodes in comparison The MandalorianEight of them, the scope was very similar, so it’s no surprise that both shows would have comparable budgets. Boba Fett Estimated budget was around $15 million per episode (via Movie Web) will do this Boba FettA little more than the total budget AhsokaEr, a $105 million for seven episodes.
4 The Mandalorian
Disney+’s flagship Star Wars show isn’t the most expensive
in spite of Star Wars‘ flagship live-action TV show, The Mandalorian It is not the most expensive production. $15 million an episode, a single season The Mandalorian It cost $120 million to produce (via IGN) given Boba Fett’s book And The Mandalorian Share many of the same production challenges—shooting in volume, creating dozens of Mandalorian costumes, practical effects, and more—which makes sense that these shows will have similar budgets.
Total cost for all three seasons The Mandalorian So far, then, it comes 360 million dollars. Interestingly, it has been reported that Mandalorian and GroguFirst four announcements Star Wars The movie will have the same budget as a season The Mandalorian. However, keep in mind that this budget is similar to George Lucas’ budget. Star Wars Prequel Movie – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithFor example, there was a budget of $113 million.
3 Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew’s budget proves Lucasfilm’s faith in the concept
Little is known at present Star Wars‘ Upcoming series Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew. Starring Jude Law as an as-yet-unnamed Jedi, the series will follow a group of children, lost in the galaxy, trying to find their way home. Inspired by 80s movies ET The Extra-Terrestrial And Goonies, Skeleton crew Sure to appeal to a wide demographic, which may explain the series’ alleged high budget.
Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew
Released on December 3, 2024.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The entire budget for Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew 136 million dollarsOver $15 million a season The Mandalorian. Skeleton crewlike a lot The Mandalorian And AhsokaIt is said to consist of eight episodes in total. That means each episode will cost roughly $17 million, more than that Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, AhsokaAnd Boba Fett’s book.
2 Acolyte
Acolyte’s pre-production budget is surprisingly high
Set during the High Republic era, a century before the events of the Skywalker saga, Acolyte presented a deeply flawed view of the Jedi Order. Directed by Leslye Headland, the Disney+ TV show told the story of two Force-sensitive twins whose lives unravel due to Jedi influence and who find their way to the Sith. It proved deeply controversial, and was canceled after its first season.
According to ForbesLucasfilm spent $49 million on pre-production alone – more than half Obi-Wan KenobiIts budget It was initially believed that the total budget was roughly $170–180 million, but this turned out to be a dramatic underestimate; Tax returns filed in the UK are published Lucasfilm spent £172 million ($231 million) on the showMean episodes had a budget of $28.75 million. Surprisingly, though, it’s not even the most expensive Star Wars TV shows to date.
1 inside
Andor is the most expensive Disney+ live-action show since Star Wars
to give insideIts grounded narrative, some may be surprised to discover inside so far, Star WarsMost Expensive Live-Action Show A prequel to the billion-dollar-grossing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, inside Cassian follows the path of Andor to become one of the most effective agents of the Rebellion. Every episode of it inside Production cost between $15-25 million. inside Season 1, unlike the others Star Wars Disney+ is bringing the live-action show, with a total of 12 episodes insideTotal budget up to one season About $250 million.
a lot inside Shot on location, and huge sets were built instead of using volumes like others Star Wars did the show This adds to the show’s grounded feel and makes it one of the most visually appealing series in the franchise. While the budget is undeniably huge, the final product makes it clear where all that money went. inside Season 2 has just finished production and is expected to be released in late 2024 or early 2025. inside May be expensive, but it is undoubtedly, an absolute win for it Star Wars.