Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Box Office & Budget

ComedySony Pictures

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85%
Certified Blockbuster

4.2x Production Recoup Multiple

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86%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$378M
Weekend Gross$41M
Production Budget$90M
Breakeven Target$225M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $377.6 Million against an estimated net production budget of $90.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $225.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (4.20× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$378M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$90M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$225M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
4.20×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Sony Pictures
Gross Box Office$378M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$170MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$144MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$98M4.2x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$378M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $170M (45%) • International: $208M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$208M

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

Leaves $170M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$90M

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

-$54M

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

+$72M

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+$98M
Studio ROI4.2x
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 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

$378M
$20M (Flop)$225M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$92M

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

Gross Multiplier:4.2× Budget
Gross Box Office+$378M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$210M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$168M
Production Budget-$90M
Marketing P&A Spend-$54M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$68M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$92M

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

Sony Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Sony Pictures / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Sony Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Sony Pictures
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

Sony Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

85% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery
16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Official Release Key Art

Official Still 02
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Behind-The-Scenes

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Production Architecture & Set Lighting

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

Ensemble Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioBrad PittMargot RobbieEmile HirschMargaret Qualley

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioSony Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2019-07-26
Theatrical Window Breakeven$225M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$99M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.