1. **'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' (2011)** - With a budget of around $379 million, this film is one of the most expensive Hollywood productions ever made. 2. **'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015)** - The second Avengers film had a budget of approximately $365 million, making it a major investment for the studio.
3. **'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' (2015)** - The return of the iconic Star Wars saga required a budget of about $306 million to bring it to the screen.
4. **'Justice League' (2017)** - Bringing together DC's superheroes came with a hefty price tag of around $300 million for production costs.
5. **'Avengers: Endgame' (2019)** - The epic conclusion to the Avengers series had a massive budget of approximately $356 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made.
6. **'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' (2007)** - The third installment in the Pirates franchise had a budget of $300 million, showing the high costs of creating elaborate pirate adventures.
7. **'Solo: A Star Wars Story' (2018)** - The standalone Star Wars film had a budget of around $275 million, highlighting the significant investment required to expand the beloved franchise.
8. **'The Lone Ranger' (2013)** - This Western action film had a budget of approximately $275 million, showcasing the expensive nature of producing big-budget blockbusters.
9. **'Tangled' (2010)** - This animated Disney film had a budget of around $260 million, illustrating that even animated productions can come with high price tags.
10. **'Spider-Man 3' (2007)** - The third installment in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man series cost around $258 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive superhero films of its time.
