Se7en
Se7en
🍅83%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Se7en Box Office & Budget

ThrillerNew Line Cinema

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83%
Certified Blockbuster

9.92x Production Recoup Multiple

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84%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$327M
Weekend Gross$14M
Production Budget$33M
Breakeven Target$83M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Se7en has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $327.3 Million against an estimated net production budget of $33.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $82.5M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (9.92× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$327M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$33M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$83M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
9.92×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • New Line Cinema
Gross Box Office$327M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$147MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$53MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$121M9.92x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$327M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $147M (45%) • International: $180M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$180M

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

Leaves $147M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$33M

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

-$20M

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

+$26M

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+$121M
Studio ROI9.92x
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 Se7en

$327M
$20M (Flop)$83M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$118M

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

Gross Multiplier:9.92× Budget
Gross Box Office+$327M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$181M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$146M
Production Budget-$33M
Marketing P&A Spend-$20M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$25M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$118M

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

New Line Cinema / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: New Line Cinema / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Lead Character
Net Worth: $250M
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Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Principal Cast
Net Worth: $400M
View Net Worth Dossier →
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Principal Cast
Se7en Ensemble
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Principal Cast
Se7en Ensemble
R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Principal Cast
Se7en Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

New Line Cinema
Distributor & Studio
New Line Cinema
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Thriller

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

New Line Cinema

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

83% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

High-Resolution Official Gallery
16:9 ARCHIVAL STILLS
Se7en Key Theatrical Scene
Cinematic Still

Se7en Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Se7en Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Se7en Official Release Key Art

Official Still 02
Se7en Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Behind-The-Scenes

Se7en Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Se7en Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Se7en Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.

Ensemble Cast

Morgan FreemanBrad PittKevin SpaceyGwyneth PaltrowR. Lee Ermey

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioNew Line Cinema
Official Theatrical Release1995-09-22
Theatrical Window Breakeven$83M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$131M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Direct Answers for Search & AI Engines (AEO)
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Se7en is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.