Spending Budget & Production Costs
Netflix has allocated an estimated $50 million budget for “Call Me by Your Name 2: Always and Forever”, ensuring a visually stunning and emotionally immersive sequel. The budget covers on-location filming in Italy, capturing the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast using Canon Cinema EOS cameras for a natural, film-like aesthetic. The production also invests in high-quality set design, period-accurate costumes, and an emotionally compelling soundtrack curated by acclaimed composer Sufjan Stevens, returning with new original music.
Release Date & Distribution Strategy
Netflix has officially scheduled the release of “Call Me by Your Name 2: Always and Forever” for February 14, 2025, making it a Valentine’s Day premiere perfect for romance enthusiasts. The film will have an exclusive theatrical run in select international cinemas for two weeks before launching globally on Netflix’s streaming platform. This hybrid strategy maximizes both box office revenue and streaming engagement, ensuring the film reaches a wider global audience while maintaining the intimacy of a limited theatrical experience.
Success Story & Audience Reception
The original “Call Me by Your Name” (2017) was a critical and commercial success, earning $42 million at the box office on a $3.5 million budget and securing four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The sequel, with a bigger budget and higher expectations, aims to capture the same emotional depth and beauty. Analysts predict it could earn over $250 million in global revenue, including box office sales, streaming numbers, and licensing deals.
Given the strong returning cast, a powerful new love story, and Netflix’s marketing reach, the film is expected to rank among the top 10 most-watched Netflix originals of 2025, with an anticipated 100 million+ views in its first month. Fans eagerly await the continuation of Elio and Oliver’s love story, making this one of the most anticipated romance films of the decade.
