#28 AT BOX OFFICEAlien: Romulus Box Office & Budget
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller • 20th Century Studios
4.38x Production Recoup Multiple
Cailee Spaeny Lead Star Synergy
Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026
Alien: Romulus has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $350.8 Million against an estimated net production budget of $80.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $200.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (4.38× gross multiple).
Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability
Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow
Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.
2. Theater Chain Retention
Standard exhibitor retention: ~50% of domestic box office and ~60% of foreign theatrical grosses remain with theater circuits.
3. Production Budget Amortization
Above-the-line talent contracts, physical production shoot, stunts, and CGI visual effects.
4. Global Prints & Advertising
Worldwide theatrical distribution and marketing push required to propel the commercial opening.
5. Post-Theatrical Ancillary Licensing
Long-tail digital windows that typically generate 80–100% of the original production budget in high-margin cashflow.
Net Commercial Profitability Achieved
Factoring theatrical rental receipts and downstream SVOD streaming licensing rights.
Studio Break-Even & Profit Simulator
Model alternative hypothetical box office outcomes, marketing P&A scales, and net studio cashflows for Alien: Romulus
🟢 Profitable Studio Release. Theatrical ticket rentals successfully recoup production and marketing costs with healthy positive cash flow.
Streaming Availability & Theatrical Exclusivity Window
Theatrical-to-Digital Release TimelineTheatrical Debut
45-day exclusive theatrical run
Digital PVOD
Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango
SVOD Streaming
20th Century Studios / Major Streamer
Physical Media
4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook
Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects
Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier ConnectionsPrincipal Theatrical Cast
Cailee Spaeny
Lead Star
David Jonsson
Principal Cast
Archie Renaux
Principal CastIsabela Merced
Principal Cast
Spike Fearn
Principal CastCreative Department Heads & Producers
20th Century Studios
Major Hollywood StudioProduction Trivia & Technical Specifications
Audited Behind-The-Scenes Forensic BulletinsHorror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.
20th Century Studios
Principal creative and financial studio backer.
PG-13
Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.
91% Certified Fresh
Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.
Cinematic Stills & Production Photography
High-Resolution Official GalleryCinematic StillAlien: Romulus Key Theatrical Scene
Official Still 01Key ArtAlien: Romulus Official Release Key Art
Official Still 02Behind-The-ScenesAlien: Romulus Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Official Still 03Key ArtAlien: Romulus Theatrical Key Visual
Official Still 04Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract
Cailee Spaeny
A-List LeadNet Worth: $8.0 Million
Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Ensemble Cast
Production & Studio Data
Frequently Asked Questions & Verification
Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)Theatrical Box Office Showdown
Head-to-Head Theatrical Financial Faceoffs
