Blockbuster Budget Soars Past GDP of Tiny Country, Investors Consider Selling Popcorn to Cover Costs
In a stunning display of fiscal fireworks, the budget for the upcoming Hollywood extravaganza "Galactic Unicorns vs. The Time-Traveling Tacos" has officially surpassed the entire Gross Domestic Product of the small island nation of Minutia. Producers reportedly spent so much money on glitter, laser beams, and a cast of 300 hamsters in space suits that economists are baffled and popcorn vendors are ecstatic.
"We always aim for the stars, but this time, we might have reached a parallel universe," said executive producer Maximus Blingstone, twirling his diamond-encrusted director’s chair. "Why settle for a blockbuster when you can fund an entire economy's worth of GDP? It’s all about the spectacle, baby!"
Local officials from Minutia, population 42, have reportedly sent a polite letter asking for a small loan to rebuild their infrastructure, as the film’s spending spree has caused a noticeable dip in their national accounts. "We thought our GDP was fragile before," said Minutian Prime Minister Pipsqueak Tinyton, "but now it seems our economy is just a fancy movie prop. Perhaps we should start offering cameo roles as economic consultants."
Financial analysts note that the film’s budget could have covered Minutia’s entire healthcare, education, and annual cheese festival expenses — with spare change left for a few coconut cocktails. Meanwhile, popcorn sales at movie theaters worldwide have surged, as audiences try to help cover the staggering costs one buttery kernel at a time.
In conclusion, while "Galactic Unicorns vs. The Time-Traveling Tacos" promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience, its budget might just be the real blockbuster — proving that in Hollywood, money truly does grow on glittery, CGI-fueled trees.