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Skywalker’s $600M Budget Yields Disney's Smallest Profit

10/22/2025

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The Rise of Skywalker, released in December 2019, carried a near-$600 million budget and was the third most expensive film ever, grossing $1.077 billion worldwide.
Disney's profit from the film was about $48.6 million, the smallest since 2015.
Production costs were reduced through United Kingdom tax incentives.
The film faced criticism and ranked lowest in the trilogy, and the saga's legacy continues to influence Disney's strategic planning for future projects.

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The Rise of Skywalker, released in December 2019, carried a near-$600 million budget and was the third most expensive film ever, grossing $1.077 billion worldwide.
Disney's profit from the film was about $48.6 million, the smallest since 2015.
Production costs were reduced through United Kingdom tax incentives.
The film faced criticism and ranked lowest in the trilogy, and the saga's legacy continues to influence Disney's strategic planning for future projects.