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Having delivered acclaimed gems includingLa La Land,First Man, andWhiplash, Damien Chazelle was given a huge budget and full creative control forBabylon. While the director didn’t compromise his vision for the film and delivered what he set out to make, the underwhelming returns at the box office have now created concerns for his next feature.
Opposed to its budget of $80 million,Babylononly managed to rack in $15 million domestically, becoming a major flop for Paramount. The acclaimed director is now unsure whether his next project will see the end of the tunnel or not, as fans come forward to express their love forBabylon.
Damien Chazelle Is Unsure if His Next Film Will Get Made
While box-office figures don’t dictate the quality of a film, they certainly play a major role in getting certain passion projects of filmmakers greenlit. And withBabylonbeing a financial flop, following its competition againstAvatar 2andPuss and Boots 2at the box office,Damien Chazelleisn’t sure what the future holds for his next project. While the director confirmed he is currently busy writing his next film, he is unsure if studios will be on board to back this one following theMargot Robbie-led film’s underwhelming reception.
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Speaking on TCM’sTalking Picturespodcast, Chazelle expressed he is certain of the fact that he won’t be receiving a budget on the scale ofBabylonanytime soon.
“In financial terms, ‘Babylon’ didn’t work at all,”Chazelle said.“You attempt to not have that effect what you’re doing creatively, but, at some level, it can’t help but affect it. But maybe that’s OK? I have a very mixed mind about it. Who knows. Maybe I won’t be able to get this one made. I have no idea. We’ll have to wait and see. I’ve been head in the sand… I’ve been sort of busy writing… I’m in a sort of trepidatious state of mind, but I have no illusions. I won’t get a budget of ‘Babylon’ size any time soon, or at least not on this next one.”
But fans have come forward to express their love forBabylon, as they commended Damien Chazelle for not comprising his vision to appeal to a wider audience with the drama.
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BabylonDeserves More Love Stressed Fans
It’s not uncommon for films with a low box-office reception to become a classic in the later years, major examples being Martin Scorsese’sRaging BullandThe King of Comedy. And fans are assured similar will be the case forBabylon, as they were left in awe by the chaotic energy and the scale of the 3-hour drama.
When a filmmaker gets that blank check I will always prefer them making something like BABYLON as opposed to whatever milquetoast idea they think will help them continue getting that check.https://t.co/x0xWgWnhqV
— Robert Daniels @ TIFF (@812filmreviews)Jul 17, 2025
I loved Babylon. It was Chazelle’s most ambitious go for broke film took big balls to make. Told with ferocious conviction, Chazelle doesn’t have to apologize to anyone. He’s a gifted filmmaker that hopefully keeps swinging for the fences.
— Tentacle 8 (@Tentacle8)June 12, 2025
BABYLON is a goddamn masterpiece and that’s just my opinion.
— camille preakers water bottles (@concertoDminor)July 07, 2025
we let Chazelle down hard twice in a row. First Man and Babylon each deserved so many more eyes.
— Mike, Mike, and Oscar (@MMandOscar)July 26, 2025
Babylon Hive is still here! We are alive and well.
— josh (@joshua_the_hutt)June 12, 2025
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Like WB’s backing for Denis Villeneuve paid off withDuneafterBlade Runner 2049became a box-office disappointment, fans will hope Chazelle’s next film also receives a similar treatment.
Babylonis available to stream on Paramount Plus.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
