The Departed
The Departed
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

The Departed Box Office & Budget

DramaWarner Bros. Pictures

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91%
Certified Blockbuster

3.24x Production Recoup Multiple

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92%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$291M
Weekend Gross$27M
Production Budget$90M
Breakeven Target$225M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

The Departed has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $291.5 Million against an estimated net production budget of $90.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $225.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (3.24× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$291M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$90M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$225M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
3.24×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Warner Bros. Pictures
Gross Box Office$291M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$131MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$144MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$59M3.24x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$291M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $131M (45%) • International: $160M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$160M

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

Leaves $131M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$90M

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

-$54M

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

+$72M

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+$59M
Studio ROI3.24x
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 Departed

$291M
$20M (Flop)$225M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$54M

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

Gross Multiplier:3.24× Budget
Gross Box Office+$291M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$161M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$130M
Production Budget-$90M
Marketing P&A Spend-$54M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$68M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$54M

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

Warner Bros. Pictures / Major Streamer

Early 2027
STAGE 04

Physical Media

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook

Spring 2027
Projected SVOD Streaming Home: Warner Bros. Pictures / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Lead Character
Net Worth: $300M
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Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Principal Cast
Net Worth: $170M
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Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Principal Cast
The Departed Ensemble
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Principal Cast
The Departed Ensemble
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Principal Cast
The Departed Ensemble

Creative Department Heads & Producers

Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor & Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Major Hollywood Studio

Production Trivia & Technical Specifications

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

Drama

Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.

SPEC 02
Primary Studio

Warner Bros. Pictures

Principal creative and financial studio backer.

SPEC 03
Official Rating

PG-13

Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.

SPEC 04
Rotten Tomatoes Score

91% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

The Departed Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
The Departed Official Release Key Art
Key Art

The Departed Official Release Key Art

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

The Departed Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
The Departed Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

The Departed Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.

Ensemble Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioMatt DamonJack NicholsonMark WahlbergMartin Sheen

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2006-10-06
Theatrical Window Breakeven$225M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$56M)
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 Departed is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.