Smile
Smile
🍅80%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

Smile Box Office & Budget

HorrorParamount Pictures

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80%
Certified Blockbuster

12.79x Production Recoup Multiple

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81%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$217M
Weekend Gross$23M
Production Budget$17M
Breakeven Target$43M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

Smile has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $217.4 Million against an estimated net production budget of $17.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $42.5M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (12.79× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$217M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$17M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$43M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
12.79×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Paramount Pictures
Gross Box Office$217M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$98MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$27MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$84M12.79x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$217M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $98M (45%) • International: $120M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$120M

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

Leaves $98M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$17M

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

-$10M

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

+$14M

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+$84M
Studio ROI12.79x
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 Smile

$217M
$20M (Flop)$43M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$83M

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

Gross Multiplier:12.79× Budget
Gross Box Office+$217M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$120M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$97M
Production Budget-$17M
Marketing P&A Spend-$10M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$13M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$83M

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

Paramount Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

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

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Sosie Bacon
Sosie Bacon
Lead Character
Smile Ensemble
Jessie T. Usher
Jessie T. Usher
Principal Cast
Net Worth: $180M
View Net Worth Dossier →
Kyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner
Principal Cast
Smile Ensemble
Robin Weigert
Robin Weigert
Principal Cast
Smile Ensemble
Caitlin Stasey
Caitlin Stasey
Principal Cast
Smile Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Paramount Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Paramount Pictures
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Horror

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Paramount Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

80% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

Smile Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
Smile Official Release Key Art
Key Art

Smile Official Release Key Art

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

Smile Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
Smile Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

Smile Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.

Ensemble Cast

Sosie BaconJessie T. UsherKyle GallnerRobin WeigertCaitlin Stasey

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioParamount Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2022-09-30
Theatrical Window Breakeven$43M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$92M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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