The Nun
The Nun
🍅25%
Theatrical IntelligencePG-132h 15m

The Nun Box Office & Budget

HorrorWarner Bros. Pictures

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25%
Certified Blockbuster

16.62x Production Recoup Multiple

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26%
A+ Audience Draw

High Global Theatrical Engagement

Worldwide Haul$366M
Weekend Gross$54M
Production Budget$22M
Breakeven Target$55M

Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ AUDITEDAUDITED 2026

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

The Nun has generated an audited worldwide box office gross of $365.6 Million against an estimated net production budget of $22.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $55.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (16.62× gross multiple).

Worldwide Gross
$366M
Global Ticket Receipts
Production Budget
$22M
Excludes P&A Marketing
Break-Even Target
$55M
2.5× Studio Multiplier
Theatrical ROI
16.62×
Theatrically Profitable

Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability

Published Baseline Model: Official Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics
PUBLISHED MODEL • Warner Bros. Pictures
Gross Box Office$366M100% Total Gross Receipts
Net Studio Rentals$164MAfter Exhibitor Splits
Total Capital Invested$35MBudget + Global P&A
Net Studio Yield+$147M16.62x Recoup Multiple
Gross Box Office

1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow

+$366M

Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.

Domestic: $164M (45%) • International: $201M (55%)
Domestic (45%)International (55%)
Exhibitor Cut (-)

2. Theater Chain Retention

-$201M

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

Leaves $164M in Net Theatrical Rentals for the studio
Negative Cost (-)

3. Production Budget Amortization

-$22M

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

-$13M

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

+$18M

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+$147M
Studio ROI16.62x
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 Nun

$366M
$20M (Flop)$55M (Break-Even)$1B+ (Historic Tentpole)
Simulated Studio P&L Net Result
+$145M

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

Gross Multiplier:16.62× Budget
Gross Box Office+$366M
Theaters Retention (~55% global)-$203M
Net Studio Rentals Received+$163M
Production Budget-$22M
Marketing P&A Spend-$13M
Projected Ancillary & SVOD Rights+$17M
Final Studio Cashflow:+$145M

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

Demián Bichir
Demián Bichir
Lead Character
The Nun Ensemble
Taissa Farmiga
Taissa Farmiga
Principal Cast
The Nun Ensemble
Jonas Bloquet
Jonas Bloquet
Principal Cast
The Nun Ensemble
Bonnie Aarons
Bonnie Aarons
Principal Cast
The Nun Ensemble
Ingrid Bisu
Ingrid Bisu
Principal Cast
The Nun 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

Horror

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

25% Certified Fresh

Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.

Cinematic Stills & Production Photography

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

The Nun Key Theatrical Scene

Official Still 01
The Nun Official Release Key Art
Key Art

The Nun Official Release Key Art

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

The Nun Production Architecture & Set Lighting

Official Still 03
The Nun Theatrical Key Visual
Key Art

The Nun Theatrical Key Visual

Official Still 04

Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview

A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force.

Ensemble Cast

Demián BichirTaissa FarmigaJonas BloquetBonnie AaronsIngrid Bisu

Production & Studio Data

Primary StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Official Theatrical Release2018-09-07
Theatrical Window Breakeven$55M (2.5x Rule)
Profitability StatusNet Profitable (+$161M)
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 Nun is expected to debut on streaming platforms following an exclusive 45-day theatrical window and premium digital rental window.