Amazon didn't spare money on Fallout - the third season cost more than the second

The production of the third season of Fallout cost Amazon more than the previous one. According to the California Film Commission, filming expenses in the state, which are taken into account when providing tax credits, amounted to $166.3 million — 21% more than in the second season. Of this amount, $89.5 million went to labor costs.

However, the documents do not reveal the full budget of the sequel, as some expenses could have been incurred in other states or countries. Nevertheless, they allow for a comparison of the costs for the second and third seasons, which were filmed in California, whereas the first was created in New York.

The increased budget will allow the creators to film more ambitious scenes, and fans already have certain expectations in this regard. In the post-credits scene of the second season, the Brotherhood of Steel obtained blueprints for Liberty Prime Alpha — a version of the giant combat robot familiar to players from Fallout 3 and Fallout 4. Against the backdrop of an impending war for New Vegas, the appearance of such a weapon could seriously change the balance of power.

Another intrigue is related to the Ghoul, who received a clue about the whereabouts of his family in Colorado. This state was supposed to be one of the territories of Van Buren — the canceled version of Fallout 3 from Black Isle Studios. Therefore, the hero's possible journey gives fans hope to see at least some of the ideas of the unreleased game, although official details about the plot of the third season are not yet available.

According to Kyle MacLachlan, filming should conclude in November. The sequel is expected on Prime Video in 2027, but Amazon has not yet announced the exact premiere date.