Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Box Office & Budget

Sci-FiLucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios

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84%
Certified Blockbuster

5.29x Production Recoup Multiple

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85%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$1.1B
Weekend Gross$155M
Production Budget$200M
Breakeven Target$500M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $1058.7 Million against an estimated net production budget of $200.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $500.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (5.29× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$1.1B
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$200M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$500M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
5.29×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Gross Box Office$1.1B100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$476MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$320MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$316M5.29x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$1.1B

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $476M (45%) • International: $582M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$582M

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

Leaves $476M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$200M

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

-$120M

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

+$160M

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+$316M
Studio ROI5.29x
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 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

$1.1B
$20M (Flop)$500M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$301M

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

Gross Multiplier:5.29× Budget
Gross Box Office+$1.1B
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$588M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$471M
Production Budget-$200M
Marketing P&A Spend-$120M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$150M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$301M

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

Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones
Lead Character
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ensemble
Diego Luna
Diego Luna
Principal Cast
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ensemble
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk
Principal Cast
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ensemble
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Principal Cast
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ensemble
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen
Principal Cast
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Distributor & Studio
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Sci-Fi

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

84% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery
16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Official Release Key Art

Official Still 02
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Behind-The-Scenes

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.

Ensemble Cast

Felicity JonesDiego LunaAlan TudykDonnie YenMads Mikkelsen

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioLucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Official Theatrical Release2016-12-16
Theatrical Window Breakeven$500M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$329M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.