Arcane showrunner Christian Linke has come clean about the reported $250 million budget for the second season of the hit Netflix series. While the exact figure is incorrect, Linke acknowledges that the budget is still “high”. He believes the risk was worth it, as the show’s success has exceeded expectations.
Linke expressed his thoughts on taking risks in creative projects: “If you do risky things or make people raise their eyebrows, if you stick the landing you’re a genius visionary. If you don’t stick the landing, you’re an idiot.” The show’s impact is evident, with critics and fans alike praising its stunning animation and engaging storytelling.
Linke attributes the show’s success to securing top-quality voice actors and giving animators ample time to create beautiful art. He emphasized that the goal was never to be megalomaniacs, but to achieve a high level of animation quality in serialized content. The risk paid off, with Linke stating it’s “nice to see that we didn’t waste people’s money.”
Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-shows/arcane-season-2-showrunner-says-the-usd250-million-budget-was-risky-but-its-just-nice-to-see-that-we-didnt-waste-peoples-money