Goodfellas
Goodfellas
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Goodfellas Box Office & Budget

DramaWarner Bros. Pictures

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96%
Certified Blockbuster

1.88x Production Recoup Multiple

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97%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$47M
Weekend Gross$6M
Production Budget$25M
Breakeven Target$63M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Goodfellas has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $47.1 Million against an estimated net production budget of $25.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $62.5M, yielding a status of Below Theatrical Break-Even (1.88× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$47M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$25M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$63M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
1.88×
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$47M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$21MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$40MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$1M1.88x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$47M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $21M (45%) • International: $26M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$26M

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

Leaves $21M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$25M

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

-$15M

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

+$20M

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+$1M
Studio ROI1.88x
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 Goodfellas

$47M
$20M (Flop)$63M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$0M

🔴 Theatrical Deficit. Box office receipts fail to recoup production + marketing spend, requiring long-tail SVOD catalog licensing to soften losses.

Gross Multiplier:1.88× Budget
Gross Box Office+$47M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$26M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$21M
Production Budget-$25M
Marketing P&A Spend-$15M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$19M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$0M

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

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Lead Character
Goodfellas Ensemble
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
Principal Cast
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Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci
Principal Cast
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Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco
Principal Cast
Goodfellas Ensemble
Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
Principal Cast
Goodfellas 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

Drama

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

96% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

Goodfellas Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Goodfellas Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Goodfellas Official Release Key Art

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

Goodfellas Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Goodfellas Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Goodfellas Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.

Ensemble Cast

Robert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciLorraine BraccoPaul Sorvino

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Official Theatrical Release1990-09-21
Theatrical Window Breakeven$63M (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)
SCHEMA.ORG VERIFIED
Goodfellas is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.