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Most Expensive 3D Animated Movies
Posted under Art, EntertainmentMost Expensive 3D Animated Movies
#1
The Polar Express
Released 11/10/04
Distributor: Buena Vista
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Production Costs: $170 Million (USD)
U.S. Box Office: $173 Million (USD)
Worldwide Box Office: $297 Million (USD)
This 2004 feature film was based on the children’s book of the same name, by Chris Van Allsburg. The actual book can be read in about 5 minutes, but the film was 90 minutes long. The film enjoyed modest box office success, but the results for the film’s 3D Imax version were incredible. Financially, the 3D version outperformed the 2D version by 14 to 1! There are now plans to release the movie in its Imax format every year during the holiday season, so expect even higher revenue for the film in the future.
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