#30 AT BOX OFFICEThe Substance
Drama / Horror • MUBI
3.82x Production Recoup Multiple
Global CinemaScore Tracking
Studio Financial Waterfall & Profitability
Audited Theatrical-to-Net Studio Economics1. Worldwide Box Office Inflow
Total ticket receipts collected across all global theatrical exhibition partners.
2. Theater Chain Retention
Standard exhibitor retention: ~50% of domestic box office and ~60% of foreign theatrical grosses remain with theater circuits.
3. Production Budget Amortization
Above-the-line talent contracts, physical production shoot, stunts, and CGI visual effects.
4. Global Prints & Advertising
Worldwide theatrical distribution and marketing push required to propel the commercial opening.
5. Post-Theatrical Ancillary Licensing
Long-tail digital windows that typically generate 80–100% of the original production budget in high-margin cashflow.
Net Commercial Profitability Achieved
Factoring theatrical rental receipts and downstream SVOD streaming licensing rights.
Streaming Availability & Theatrical Exclusivity Window
Theatrical-to-Digital Release TimelineTheatrical Debut
45-day exclusive theatrical run
Digital PVOD
Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango
SVOD Streaming
MUBI / Major Streamer
Physical Media
4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook
Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects
Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Dossier ConnectionsPrincipal Theatrical Cast
Demi Moore
Lead Star
Margaret Qualley
Principal Cast
Dennis Quaid
Principal CastHugo Diego Garcia
Principal CastCreative Department Heads & Producers
MUBI
Major Hollywood StudioProduction Trivia & Technical Specifications
Audited Behind-The-Scenes Forensic BulletinsDrama / Horror
Theatrical distribution targeted across premier global multiplexes.
MUBI
Principal creative and financial studio backer.
PG-13
Classified for standard global theatrical exhibition.
93% Certified Fresh
Critical consensus reflecting strong industry reviews.
Cinematic Stills & Production Photography
High-Resolution Official GalleryCinematic StillThe Substance Key Theatrical Scene
Official Still 01Key ArtThe Substance Official Release Key Art
Official Still 02Behind-The-ScenesThe Substance Production Architecture & Set Lighting
Official Still 03Key ArtThe Substance Theatrical Key Visual
Official Still 04Lead Star Salary & Equity Contract
Demi Moore
A-List LeadNet Worth: $200.0 Million
Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview
A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
