Knives Out
Knives Out
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Knives Out Box Office & Budget

ComedyLionsgate

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97%
Certified Blockbuster

7.82x Production Recoup Multiple

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98%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$313M
Weekend Gross$27M
Production Budget$40M
Breakeven Target$100M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Knives Out has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $312.9 Million against an estimated net production budget of $40.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $100.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (7.82× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$313M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$40M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$100M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
7.82×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Lionsgate
Gross Box Office$313M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$141MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$64MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$109M7.82x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$313M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $141M (45%) • International: $172M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$172M

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

Leaves $141M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$40M

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

-$24M

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

+$32M

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+$109M
Studio ROI7.82x
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 Knives Out

$313M
$20M (Flop)$100M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$105M

🚀 Mega-Blockbuster Windfall. High-margin theatrical recoup triggers first-dollar star backend profit points and major downstream TV/VOD licensing cash flow.

Gross Multiplier:7.82× Budget
Gross Box Office+$313M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$174M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$139M
Production Budget-$40M
Marketing P&A Spend-$24M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$30M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$105M

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

Lionsgate / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Lionsgate / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Lead Character
Net Worth: $160M
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Chris Evans
Chris Evans
Principal Cast
Net Worth: $110M
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Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas
Principal Cast
Knives Out Ensemble
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Principal Cast
Knives Out Ensemble
Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon
Principal Cast
Knives Out Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Lionsgate
Distributor & Studio
Lionsgate
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Comedy

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Lionsgate

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

97% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

Knives Out Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Knives Out Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Knives Out Official Release Key Art

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

Knives Out Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Knives Out Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Knives Out Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.

Ensemble Cast

Daniel CraigChris EvansAna de ArmasJamie Lee CurtisMichael Shannon

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioLionsgate
Official Theatrical Release2019-11-27
Theatrical Window Breakeven$100M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$116M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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