The XO Directory

If you think animated movies are inexpensive, you are wrong. In fact, animated movies are one of the of the most demanding movie to make, both physically and financially. It because artist have to draw every sequence of the scene and actions. Convinced? Here's a list of the top ten most expensive 3D animated movies of all time. (Note: all figures are in US dollar)


1) The Polar Express
Production Costs: $170 Million
U.S. Box Office: $173 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $297 Million

2) Final Fantasy: Spirits Within
Production Costs: $137 Million
U.S. Box Office: $32 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $85 Million

3) Dinosaur
Production Costs: $128 Million
U.S. Box Office: $138 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $356 Million

4) Monsters Inc.
Production Costs: $115 Million
U.S. Box Office: $256 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $525 Million

5) Treasure Planet
Production Costs: $100 Million
U.S. Box Office: $38 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $91 Million

6) Finding Nemo
Production Costs: $94 Million
U.S. Box Office: $339 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $866 Million

7) The Incredibles ()
Production Costs: $92 Million
U.S. Box Office: $261 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $631 Million

8) Toy Story 2
Production Costs: $90 Million
U.S. Box Office: $246 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $486 Million

9) The Wild
roduction Costs: $80 Million
U.S. Box Office: $37 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $87 Million

10) Shark Tale
Production Costs: $75 Million
U.S. Box Office: $161 Million
Worldwide Box Office: $363 Million

(Image credit: Polar Express Movie)