Poor Things
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Poor Things

Comedy / Drama / RomanceSearchlight Pictures

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87%
Certified Blockbuster

3.36x Production Recoup Multiple

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88%
A+ Audience Draw

Global CinemaScore Tracking

Worldwide Haul$118M
Weekend Gross$18M
Production Budget$35M
Breakeven Target$88M

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Audited Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
Searchlight Pictures AUDIT
Gross Box Office$118M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$53MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$56MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$25M3.36x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$118M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $53M (45%) • International: $65M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$65M

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

Leaves $53M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$35M

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

-$21M

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

+$28M

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+$25M
Studio ROI3.36x

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

Searchlight Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

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

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Emma Stone
Emma Stone
Lead Star
Net Worth: $60M
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Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Principal Cast
Poor Things Ensemble
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Principal Cast
Poor Things Ensemble
Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef
Principal Cast
Poor Things Ensemble
Christopher Abbott
Christopher Abbott
Principal Cast
Poor Things Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Searchlight Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Searchlight Pictures
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Comedy / Drama / Romance

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Searchlight Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

87% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

Poor Things Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Poor Things Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Poor Things Official Release Key Art

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

Poor Things Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Poor Things Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Poor Things Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract

VERIFIED PAYDAY
Emma Stone

Emma Stone

A-List Lead

Net Worth: $40.0 Million

Contract: $ Upfront + Oscar Escalators
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Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.

Ensemble Cast

Emma StoneMark RuffaloWillem DafoeRamy YoussefChristopher Abbott

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioSearchlight Pictures
Official Theatrical ReleaseTheatrical Release
Theatrical Window Breakeven$88M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$24M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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