Arcane season 2 has shattered animation records with a massive budget of $250 million, surpassing the entire series’ overall cost. The show’s executive music producer, Alex Seaver, attributes this significant expenditure to Riot Games’ commitment to perfection throughout production.
Seaver highlights that the studio’s experience as a game company played a crucial role in bringing the high-quality animation to life. Unlike traditional film and television studios, Riot Games produced the series entirely in-house, with the French animation studio Fortiche working closely alongside them.
The show’s success can be attributed to the strong communication between all parties involved, including showrunner Christian Linke, who discovered Fortiche Production five or six years ago. Seaver praises the team for their dedication and creative vision, which resulted in an immersive world that feels like a team effort.
Seaver emphasizes that the massive budget was necessary to craft the impressive animation that defines Arcane. Without such investment, the series might have lacked its unique character and storytelling.
The show’s success sets a precedent for future League of Legends projects, with upcoming follow-ups expected to receive similar funding. As the first follow-up project is already over a year into production, fans can expect even more dedication and spending on these new ventures.
Source: https://screenrant.com/arcane-season-2-budget-explained-alex-seaver