Netflix's The Irishman Was Even More Expensive Than Previously Thought

Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese tried for years to make The Irishman, but he struggled to find a home for it at a traditional studio before it eventually landed at Netflix. One of the reasons why, it seems, is that the budget for the film was astronomical. A new story from The Hollywood Reporter claims that The Irishman carried a budget of more than $225 million, which makes it one of the most expensive movies in history.

Before release, it was widely reported that The Irishman had a $160 million budget, but THR's sources say it was considerably higher.

The $225 million budget for The Irishman is likely only its production budget, so the true cost of the movie--factoring in marketing spend and other elements--surely brings the figure even higher.

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