Interstellar
Interstellar#13 AT BOX OFFICE
🍅94%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Interstellar

Sci-Fi / Adventure / DramaParamount / Warner Bros.

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94%
Certified Blockbuster

4.42x Production Recoup Multiple

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95%
A+ Audience Draw

Global CinemaScore Tracking

Worldwide Haul$730M
Weekend Gross$110M
Production Budget$165M
Breakeven Target$413M

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Audited Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
Paramount / Warner Bros. AUDIT
Gross Box Office$730M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$329MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$264MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$197M4.42x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$730M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $329M (45%) • International: $402M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$402M

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

Leaves $329M 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+$197M
Studio ROI4.42x

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

Paramount / Warner Bros. / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

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

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Lead Star
Interstellar Ensemble
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
Principal Cast
Interstellar Ensemble
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
Principal Cast
Interstellar Ensemble
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Principal Cast
Interstellar Ensemble
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Principal Cast
Interstellar Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Paramount / Warner Bros.
Distributor & Studio
Paramount / Warner Bros.
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Paramount / Warner Bros.

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

94% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

Interstellar Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Interstellar Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Interstellar Official Release Key Art

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

Interstellar Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Interstellar Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Interstellar Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract

VERIFIED PAYDAY
Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

A-List Lead

Net Worth: $160.0 Million

Contract: $ + 10% Gross Points
Independent Contractor Profile Verified

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the near future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot is tasked to pilot a spacecraft along with a team of researchers to find a new planet for humans.

Ensemble Cast

Matthew McConaugheyAnne HathawayJessica ChastainMichael CaineMatt Damon

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioParamount / Warner Bros.
Official Theatrical ReleaseTheatrical Release
Theatrical Window Breakeven$413M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$200M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)
SCHEMA.ORG VERIFIED
Interstellar is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.