Netflix to Publicly Report Box Office Figures for Six Upcoming Films
Netflix will begin releasing box-office revenue data for six upcoming theatrical releases, signaling a shift toward greater transparency with exhibitors and the film industry.
Netflix announced it will start publishing box-office grosses for six upcoming titles, including the Cannes Palme d’Or winner La Bola Negra, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, Mosquito Bowl, Ink, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew and an animated adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The move follows the streamer’s decision to give two of the films, Narnia and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, wide releases next year.
The company has historically kept ticket-sale data private, but industry estimates suggest recent releases have generated notable revenues, such as a reported $19 million two-day total for K-Pop Demon Hunters Singalong. Netflix’s relationship with major exhibitors has been mixed; the streamer has previously bypassed traditional theatrical windows, leading to tensions with chains like AMC and Regal.
Executives have commented on the shift. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said the company’s approach to theatrical distribution differs from that of traditional studios, emphasizing that Netflix remains a “streaming-first” business. Film Chairman Dan Lin added that the company is building closer ties with theater owners and asked for patience as the new strategy takes shape.
The upcoming slate features varied theatrical windows, ranging from 26 to 50 days before streaming releases. La Bola Negra will debut in theaters on Oct. 16 and arrive on Netflix on Dec. 2, while Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is slated for a Feb. 12, 2027 theatrical opening with a streaming debut on Apr. 2.