What was the worldwide box office gross and budget for Conclave?

Conclave was produced on a $20 Million production budget and generated $127.9 Million worldwide ($44.0 Million domestic and $83.9 Million internationally), representing a 6.4x gross-to-budget return.

Who stars in and directed Conclave?

Conclave was directed by Oscar winner Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) and stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, and Isabella Rossellini.

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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Conclave Box Office & Budget

Name: Conclave
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Released: 2024-10-25
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Isabella Rossellini

Drama / Thriller • Focus Features

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88%

Major Theatrical Release

6.4x Production Recoup Multiple

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89%

A+ Audience Draw

Ralph Fiennes Lead Star Synergy

Worldwide Haul$128M

Weekend Gross$13M

Production Budget$20M

Breakeven Target$50M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ MODELDOCUMENTED 2026

Verified Sources: The Numbers, Box Office Mojo, Studio Reports

Conclave has generated a documented worldwide box office gross of $127.9 Million against an estimated net production budget of $20.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $50.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (6.40× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross

$128M

Global Ticket Receipts

Production Budget

$20M

Negative Cost (Excludes P&A)

Break-Even Target

$50M

2.5× Studio Target

Theatrical ROI

6.40×

Theatrically Profitable

Estimated Studio Economics & Capital Waterfall

Modelled Estimate: Theatrical Rental & Ancillary Studio Economics

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Gross Box Office$128M100% Total Gross Receipts

Net Studio Rentals$56MAfter Exhibitor Splits (~45%)

Total Capital Invested$40MBudget + Global P&A

Net Studio Yield+$34M6.4x Gross-to-Budget Ratio

Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$128M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $44M (45%) • International: $84M (55%)

Domestic (45%)International (55%)

Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$72M

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

Leaves $56M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio

Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$20M

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

-$20M

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

+$18M

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

Modelled Studio EconomicsLifetime Window

Net Commercial Profitability Achieved

Factoring theatrical rental receipts and downstream SVOD streaming licensing rights.

Net Profit+$34M

Gross Multiple6.4x

Studio Economics Note: Modelled theatrical and ancillary economics are derived from standard distributor rental splits (~50% domestic, ~40% international) and estimated marketing (P&A) budgets. These figures represent simulated cashflow models, not official confidential studio financial statements.

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Simulated Worldwide Box Office$128M

$20M (Flop)$50M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)

Marketing Campaign (P&A Spend Tier)

Geographic Box Office Distribution

Simulated Studio P&L Net Result

+$40M

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

Gross Multiplier:6.4× Budget

Gross Box Office+$128M

Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$71M

Net Studio Rentals Received+$57M

Production Budget-$20M

Marketing P&A Spend-$12M

Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$15M

Final Studio Cashflow:+$40M

Streaming Availability & Theatrical Exclusivity Window

Theatrical-to-Digital Release Timeline

Streaming Now

STAGE 01

Theatrical Debut

Theatrical run completed

Completed

STAGE 02

Digital PVOD

Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango

Available on Apple TV / Prime Video

STAGE 03

SVOD Streaming

Peacock (Focus Features / Universal)

Streaming Now

STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray

Now Streaming On: Peacock (Focus Features / Universal)

Streaming Now

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Details & Connections

A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Cardinal Thomas Lawrence

Net Worth: $50M

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Stanley Tucci

Cardinal Aldo Bellini

Spotlight, The Devil Wears Prada

John Lithgow

Cardinal Joseph Tremblay

The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Director

Edward Berger

All Quiet on the Western Front, Patrick Melrose

Screenwriter

Peter Straughan

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Frank

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

Production Background & Industry Notes

KEY FACTS

SPEC 01

Literary Provenance

Robert Harris Bestseller

Adapted faithfully from Robert Harris’s acclaimed 2016 novel exploring Vatican papal elections.

SPEC 02

Filming Location

Cinecittà Studios, Rome

Director Edward Berger reconstructed the Sistine Chapel and Casa Santa Marta on legendary soundstages in Rome.

SPEC 03

Box Office Multiple

6.4x Production Capital

Grossed $127.9M globally against a modest $20M budget, becoming one of Focus Features’ highest-performing dramas.

SPEC 04

Award Trajectory

Ralph Fiennes Best Actor Buzz

Garnered critical acclaim and multiple BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Academy Award nominations.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery

16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS

Cinematic Still

Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) Deliberating in the Vatican Chambers

Official Still 01

Behind-The-Scenes

The College of Cardinals Assembling in the Reconstructed Sistine Chapel

Official Still 02

Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract

VERIFIED PAYDAY

Ralph Fiennes

A-List Lead

Net Worth: $50.0 Million

Contract: $ Upfront + Oscar Escalators

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Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

When the Pope dies unexpectedly, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with overseeing the secretive process of electing his successor, uncovering hidden secrets that could shake the foundations of the Church.

Ensemble Cast

Ralph FiennesStanley TucciJohn LithgowLucian MsamatiIsabella Rossellini

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioFocus Features

Official Theatrical Release2024-10-25

Theatrical Window Breakeven$50M (2.5x Rule)

Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$44M)

Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Industry Reference & Key Details

EDITORIAL FAQ

Conclave is streaming on Peacock in the United States and available to rent or purchase on digital platforms (Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home) following its worldwide theatrical run.