Netflix has shown its willingness to invest considerable sums of money in film productions, as evidenced by the ambitious project Electric State. However, despite its efforts, the company has yet to release a movie that matches the titans of Hollywood cinema in terms of cost and production. Although this could change, as recently Jurassic World: Dominion joined its catalog, quickly reaching the top in popularity on the platform.
So expensive to really build the park
Jurassic World: Dominion has not only become a streaming phenomenon, but it also holds the title of being the most expensive movie in history, with an initial cost of 584 million euros. Fortunately for Universal, the tax benefits provided by the UK government allowed that final expenditure to be reduced to 465 million euros. Despite these impressive numbers, it remains a challenge to recoup this investment, especially considering the mixed reviews it has received.
The movie, although it managed to gross over $1.004 billion at the box office, has been labeled by some critics as the least effective of the franchise, calling its artistic quality into question. The production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic played a crucial role in the escalation of costs, in addition to the high salaries of its star cast, which includes veterans like Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum.
Despite these criticisms, the Jurassic World saga continues to attract audiences and demonstrates the power of its brand. However, many fans and critics agree that the final installment of this trilogy failed to meet the high expectations that had been set, leaving the audience wanting a more enriching adventure.