How long did it take to make Django unchained?

"Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino, took about five years to develop. Tarantino began writing the script in 2007, and the film was officially announced in 2011. Production started in November 2011, and the movie was released in December 2012, indicating a relatively swift turnaround once production began. Overall, from initial concept to release, it spanned several years of development and filming.