The Conjuring
The Conjuring
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

The Conjuring Box Office & Budget

HorrorNew Line Cinema / Warner Bros.

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86%
Certified Blockbuster

16.02x Production Recoup Multiple

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87%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$320M
Weekend Gross$42M
Production Budget$20M
Breakeven Target$50M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

The Conjuring has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $320.4 Million against an estimated net production budget of $20.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $50.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (16.02× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$320M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$20M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$50M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
16.02×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
Gross Box Office$320M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$144MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$32MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$128M16.02x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$320M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $144M (45%) • International: $176M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$176M

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

Leaves $144M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$20M

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

-$12M

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

+$16M

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+$128M
Studio ROI16.02x
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 The Conjuring

$320M
$20M (Flop)$50M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$126M

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

Gross Multiplier:16.02× Budget
Gross Box Office+$320M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$177M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$143M
Production Budget-$20M
Marketing P&A Spend-$12M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$15M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$126M

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 / Warner Bros. / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

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

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Vera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Lead Character
The Conjuring Ensemble
Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Principal Cast
The Conjuring Ensemble
Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Principal Cast
The Conjuring Ensemble
Ron Livingston
Ron Livingston
Principal Cast
The Conjuring Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
Distributor & Studio
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
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

New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

86% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

The Conjuring Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
The Conjuring Official Release Key Art
Key Art

The Conjuring Official Release Key Art

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

The Conjuring Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
The Conjuring Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

The Conjuring Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

Ensemble Cast

Vera FarmigaPatrick WilsonLili TaylorRon Livingston

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioNew Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
Official Theatrical Release2013-07-19
Theatrical Window Breakeven$50M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$140M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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