Dune: Part One
Dune: Part One
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Dune: Part One Box Office & Budget

Sci-FiWarner Bros. Pictures

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83%
Certified Blockbuster

2.47x Production Recoup Multiple

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84%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$408M
Weekend Gross$41M
Production Budget$165M
Breakeven Target$413M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Dune: Part One has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $407.6 Million against an estimated net production budget of $165.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $412.5M, yielding a status of Below Theatrical Break-Even (2.47× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$408M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$165M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$413M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
2.47×
Below Theatrical Break-Even

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Warner Bros. Pictures
Gross Box Office$408M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$183MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$264MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$51M2.47x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$408M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $183M (45%) • International: $224M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$224M

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

Leaves $183M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$165M

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

-$99M

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

+$132M

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+$51M
Studio ROI2.47x
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 Dune: Part One

$408M
$20M (Flop)$413M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$41M

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

Gross Multiplier:2.47× Budget
Gross Box Office+$408M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$227M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$181M
Production Budget-$165M
Marketing P&A Spend-$99M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$124M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$41M

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

Warner Bros. Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Warner Bros. Pictures / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet
Lead Character
Net Worth: $35M
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Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Principal Cast
Dune: Part One Ensemble
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac
Principal Cast
Dune: Part One Ensemble
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin
Principal Cast
Dune: Part One Ensemble
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Principal Cast
Dune: Part One Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Sci-Fi

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Warner Bros. Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

83% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery
16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS
Dune: Part One Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

Dune: Part One Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Dune: Part One Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Dune: Part One Official Release Key Art

Official Still 02
Dune: Part One Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Behind-The-Scenes

Dune: Part One Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Dune: Part One Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Dune: Part One Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.

Ensemble Cast

Timothée ChalametRebecca FergusonOscar IsaacJosh BrolinStellan Skarsgård

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2021-10-22
Theatrical Window Breakeven$413M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusRecouping Theatrical Run
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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