Reading Time: 4 minutesHow long does it take to make a movie in general? After a movie is announced, it is released approximately 871 days later: the development process averages about 309 days before pre-production begins, pre-production averages 146 days before principal photography begins, production averages 106 days of shooting, and post-production begins 301 days before the movie… Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Make a Movie? Movie Production Times Breakdown