The Notebook
The Notebook
🍅54%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

The Notebook Box Office & Budget

Romance • New Line Cinema

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54%
Major Theatrical Release

4.06x Production Recoup Multiple

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55%
A+ Audience Draw

Ryan Gosling Lead Star Synergy

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

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ MODELDOCUMENTED 2026

Verified Sources: The Numbers, Box Office Mojo, Studio Reports

The Notebook has generated a documented 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
Negative Cost (Excludes P&A)
Break-Even Target
$73M
2.5× Studio Target
Theatrical ROI
4.06×
Theatrically Profitable

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
Streaming Home: New Line Cinema / Major Streamer

Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects

Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Details & Connections
A-LIST TALENT

Principal Theatrical Cast

Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Lead Star
Net Worth: $70M
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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

Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract

VERIFIED PAYDAY
Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

A-List Lead

Net Worth: $70.0 Million

Contract: Lead Star Theatrical Contract

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.