The Notebook
The Notebook
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Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

The Notebook Box Office & Budget

RomanceNew Line Cinema

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54%
Certified Blockbuster

4.06x Production Recoup Multiple

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55%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$118M
Weekend Gross$13M
Production Budget$29M
Breakeven Target$73M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

The Notebook has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $117.8 Million against an estimated net production budget of $29.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $72.5M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (4.06× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$118M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$29M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$73M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
4.06×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • New Line Cinema
Gross Box Office$118M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$53MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$46MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$30M4.06x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$118M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $53M (45%) • International: $65M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$65M

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

Leaves $53M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$29M

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

-$17M

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

+$23M

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+$30M
Studio ROI4.06x
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 Notebook

$118M
$20M (Flop)$73M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$28M

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

Gross Multiplier:4.06× Budget
Gross Box Office+$118M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$66M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$52M
Production Budget-$29M
Marketing P&A Spend-$17M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$22M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$28M

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

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Lead Character
Net Worth: $70M
View Net Worth Dossier →
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Principal Cast
The Notebook Ensemble
James Garner
James Garner
Principal Cast
The Notebook Ensemble
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Principal Cast
The Notebook Ensemble
James Marsden
James Marsden
Principal Cast
The Notebook 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

Romance

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

54% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

The Notebook Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
The Notebook Official Release Key Art
Key Art

The Notebook Official Release Key Art

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

The Notebook Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
The Notebook Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

The Notebook Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

A poor yet passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman, giving her a sense of freedom, but they are soon separated because of their social differences.

Ensemble Cast

Ryan GoslingRachel McAdamsJames GarnerGena RowlandsJames Marsden

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioNew Line Cinema
Official Theatrical Release2004-06-25
Theatrical Window Breakeven$73M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$30M)
Data cross-verified with TMDB and Hollywood studio filings.

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

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