1917
1917
🍅89%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

1917 Box Office & Budget

ActionUniversal Pictures

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89%
Certified Blockbuster

4.05x Production Recoup Multiple

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90%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$385M
Weekend Gross$37M
Production Budget$95M
Breakeven Target$238M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

Verified Sources: The Numbers, Box Office Mojo, SEC Disclosures

1917 has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $384.9 Million against an estimated net production budget of $95.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $237.5M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (4.05× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$385M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$95M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$238M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
4.05×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Universal Pictures
Gross Box Office$385M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$173MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$152MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$97M4.05x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$385M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $173M (45%) • International: $212M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$212M

Standard exhibitor retention: ~50% of domestic box office and ~60% of foreign theatrical grosses remain with theater circuits.

Leaves $173M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$95M

Above-the-line talent contracts, physical production shoot, stunts, and CGI visual effects.

Fully amortized physical production, soundstage hire, and talent guarantees
P&A Marketing (-)

4. Global Prints & Advertising

-$57M

Worldwide theatrical distribution and marketing push required to propel the commercial opening.

Global promotional tour, broadcast television spots, and digital media buys
Streaming & Ancillaries (+)

5. Post-Theatrical Ancillary Licensing

+$76M

Long-tail digital windows that typically generate 80–100% of the original production budget in high-margin cashflow.

SVOD Pay-1 streaming licensing, premium digital rentals (PVOD), and physical 4K media
Audited Final CalculationLifetime Window

Net Commercial Profitability Achieved

Factoring theatrical rental receipts and downstream SVOD streaming licensing rights.

Net Profit+$97M
Studio ROI4.05x
Interactive Scenario Simulator (User Sensitivity Model)

Studio Break-Even & Profit Simulator

Model alternative hypothetical box office outcomes, marketing P&A scales, and net studio cashflows for 1917

$385M
$20M (Flop)$238M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$90M

🟢 Profitable Studio Release. Theatrical ticket rentals successfully recoup production and marketing costs with healthy positive cash flow.

Gross Multiplier:4.05× Budget
Gross Box Office+$385M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$214M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$171M
Production Budget-$95M
Marketing P&A Spend-$57M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$71M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$90M

Streaming Availability & Theatrical Exclusivity Window

Theatrical-to-Digital Release Timeline
In Theaters Exclusively
Day 21 of 45-Day Theatrical Exclusivity24 Days Remaining
STAGE 01

Theatrical Debut

45-day exclusive theatrical run

Active in Theaters
STAGE 02

Digital PVOD

Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango

Late 2026
STAGE 03

SVOD Streaming

Universal Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Universal Pictures / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

George MacKay
George MacKay
Lead Character
1917 Ensemble
Dean-Charles Chapman
Dean-Charles Chapman
Principal Cast
1917 Ensemble
Mark Strong
Mark Strong
Principal Cast
1917 Ensemble
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Principal Cast
1917 Ensemble
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Principal Cast
Net Worth: $40M
View Net Worth Dossier →

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Universal Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Universal Pictures
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

Audited Behind-The-Scenes Forensic Bulletins
FORENSIC FACTS
SPEC 01
Theatrical Genre

Action

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Universal Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

89% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery
16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS
1917 Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

1917 Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
1917 Official Release Key Art
Key Art

1917 Official Release Key Art

Official Still 02
1917 Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Behind-The-Scenes

1917 Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
1917 Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

1917 Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.

Ensemble Cast

George MacKayDean-Charles ChapmanMark StrongColin FirthBenedict Cumberbatch

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioUniversal Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2019-12-25
Theatrical Window Breakeven$238M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$97M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)
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1917 is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.