Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Inglourious Basterds Box Office & Budget

DramaThe Weinstein Company / Universal

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89%
Certified Blockbuster

4.59x Production Recoup Multiple

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90%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$321M
Weekend Gross$38M
Production Budget$70M
Breakeven Target$175M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Inglourious Basterds has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $321.5 Million against an estimated net production budget of $70.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $175.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (4.59× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$321M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$70M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$175M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
4.59×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • The Weinstein Company / Universal
Gross Box Office$321M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$145MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$112MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$89M4.59x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$321M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $145M (45%) • International: $177M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$177M

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

Leaves $145M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$70M

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

-$42M

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

+$56M

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+$89M
Studio ROI4.59x
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 Inglourious Basterds

$321M
$20M (Flop)$175M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$84M

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

Gross Multiplier:4.59× Budget
Gross Box Office+$321M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$178M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$143M
Production Budget-$70M
Marketing P&A Spend-$42M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$53M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$84M

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

The Weinstein Company / Universal / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: The Weinstein Company / Universal / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Lead Character
Net Worth: $400M
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Christoph Waltz
Christoph Waltz
Principal Cast
Inglourious Basterds Ensemble
Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender
Principal Cast
Inglourious Basterds Ensemble
Eli Roth
Eli Roth
Principal Cast
Inglourious Basterds Ensemble
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Principal Cast
Inglourious Basterds Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

The Weinstein Company / Universal
Distributor & Studio
The Weinstein Company / Universal
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

The Weinstein Company / Universal

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
Inglourious Basterds Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

Inglourious Basterds Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Inglourious Basterds Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Inglourious Basterds Official Release Key Art

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

Inglourious Basterds Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Inglourious Basterds Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Inglourious Basterds Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same.

Ensemble Cast

Brad PittChristoph WaltzMichael FassbenderEli RothDiane Kruger

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioThe Weinstein Company / Universal
Official Theatrical Release2009-08-21
Theatrical Window Breakeven$175M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$91M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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Inglourious Basterds is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.