When we look at popular movies that make a lot of money, we see some interesting facts about how much they spend and how much they earn. Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. Making Money:

   • Movies that cost less to make (under $20 million) usually make a better profit. For example, "The Blair Witch Project," made in 1999 for only$60,000, earned over $248 million! That’s a huge return—about 4,133% more than what they spent.

2. Breaking Even:

   • Big-budget films (those costing more than $200 million) need to earn a lot more at the box office to start making money. Take "The Avengers" from 2012. It had a budget of$220 million. To cover costs, including advertising (which often costs as much as making the movie), it needed to make around $660 million!

3. General Numbers:

   • A report from 2021 showed that, on average, high-budget films earn about $800 million. On the other hand, lower-budget films can earn an average of$100 million, and they spend a lot less to make them.

So, in short, movies that cost less to produce can often give back more money compared to the big-budget films. This makes them seem like a smarter way to invest.