Netflix's League of Legends animated series Arcane has reportedly become the most expensive animated series ever made, with production costs exceeding $250 million for its second and final season.

The unprecedented budget was primarily due to two factors:

• Delayed script deliveries, with half of the scripts incomplete when season two production began
• A meticulous, labor-intensive production approach

Showrunner Christian Linke has disputed the exact figure reported by Variety, but defended the high costs, explaining that the team aimed for theatrical animation quality. The investment covered premium voice talent and top-tier artists to achieve cinema-level production values.

The investment appears to have paid off, as Arcane has achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The series has:

• Garnered high Netflix ratings
• Won multiple awards
• Received positive reviews for its season two premiere

This massive investment represents Riot Games' ambitious expansion into entertainment, potentially setting a new precedent for video game adaptations in Hollywood.

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