Waterworld (1995)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $88,246,220 | Details |
| International Box Office | $176,000,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $264,246,220 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $21,171,780 (24.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $175,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,268 opening theaters/2,420 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $229,440,168 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 28th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 10th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | January 10th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some intense scenes of action violence, brief nudity and language |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Development Hell |
| Plot point: | Mutants, On a Boat |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1995 | 1 | $21,171,780 | 2,268 | $9,335 | $21,171,780 | 1 | |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 1 | $13,452,035 | -36% | 2,383 | $5,645 | $45,570,515 | 2 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 3 | $8,603,140 | -36% | 2,420 | $3,555 | $60,618,305 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 5 | $5,308,605 | -38% | 2,413 | $2,200 | $70,077,295 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 8 | $3,548,155 | -33% | 2,197 | $1,615 | $76,273,920 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 9 | $3,476,230 | -2% | 1,820 | $1,910 | $81,255,765 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 14 | $1,301,015 | -63% | 1,301 | $1,000 | $83,017,205 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 19 | $819,975 | -37% | 841 | $975 | $84,211,995 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 22 | $501,070 | -39% | 563 | $890 | $84,962,555 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 28 | $302,130 | -40% | 373 | $810 | $85,399,645 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 32 | $162,470 | -46% | 211 | $770 | $85,648,830 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 37 | $95,290 | -41% | 150 | $635 | $85,791,035 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 40 | $88,030 | -8% | 110 | $800 | $85,911,555 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 16 | $569,430 | +547% | 666 | $855 | $86,516,410 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 17 | $522,750 | -8% | 615 | $850 | $87,271,295 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 19 | $351,390 | -33% | 442 | $795 | $87,812,765 | 16 |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 28 | $143,360 | -59% | 224 | $640 | $88,056,360 | 17 |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 35 | $87,115 | -39% | 133 | $655 | $88,214,660 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1995 | 1 | $32,118,480 | 2,268 | $14,162 | $32,118,480 | 1 | |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 1 | $19,896,685 | -38% | 2,383 | $8,349 | $52,015,165 | 2 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 3 | $12,753,525 | -36% | 2,420 | $5,270 | $64,768,690 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 5 | $7,957,075 | -38% | 2,413 | $3,298 | $72,725,765 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 8 | $5,053,770 | -36% | 2,197 | $2,300 | $77,779,535 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 9 | $3,936,655 | -22% | 1,820 | $2,163 | $81,716,190 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 14 | $1,675,830 | -57% | 1,301 | $1,288 | $83,392,020 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 19 | $1,069,465 | -36% | 841 | $1,272 | $84,461,485 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 22 | $636,030 | -41% | 563 | $1,130 | $85,097,515 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 28 | $388,845 | -39% | 373 | $1,042 | $85,486,360 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 31 | $209,385 | -46% | 211 | $992 | $85,695,745 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 36 | $127,780 | -39% | 150 | $852 | $85,823,525 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 40 | $123,455 | -3% | 110 | $1,122 | $85,946,980 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 14 | $801,565 | +549% | 666 | $1,204 | $86,748,545 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 17 | $712,830 | -11% | 615 | $1,159 | $87,461,375 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 18 | $451,625 | -37% | 442 | $1,022 | $87,913,000 | 16 |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 30 | $214,545 | -52% | 224 | $958 | $88,127,545 | 17 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/10/2025 | $370 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $370 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $175,999,630 | |||||||||
| International Total | $176,000,000 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kevin Costner | Mariner |
Supporting
| Dennis Hopper | Deacon | |
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | Helen | |
| Tina Majorino | Enola | |
| Michael Jeter | Gregor | |
| Gerard Murphy | Nord | |
| R.D. Call | Enforcer | |
| Kim Coates | Drifter #2 | |
| John Fleck | Doctor | |
| Robert Joy | Ledger Guy | |
| Jack Black | Pilot | |
| John Toles-Bey | Plane Gunner | |
| Zitto Kazann | Elder #3 & Survivor #1 | |
| Zakes Mokae | Priam | |
| Sab Shimono | Elder #1 | |
| Chaim Jeraffi | Drifter #1 | |
| Leonardo Cimino | Elder #2 | |
| Luke Ka'lli, Jr | Boy #1 | |
| Anthony DeMasters | Boy #2 | |
| Willy Petrovic | Boy #3 | |
| Jack Kehler | Banker | |
| Lanny Flaherty | Trader #1 | |
| Robert A. Silverman | Hydroholic | |
| Rita Zohar | Atoller #1 | |
| Henry Kapono Ka'Aihue | Gatesman #2 | |
| August Neves | Old Atoller | |
| Tracy Anderson | Gatesman #3 | |
| Neil Giuntoli | Hellfire Gunner | |
| David Finnegan | Toby | |
| Gregory B. Goossen | Sawzall Smoker | |
| William Preston | Depth Gauge Guy | |
| Ari Barak | Atoll Man | |
| Chris Douridas | Atoller #7 | |
| Alexa Jago | Atoll Woman | |
| Sean Whalen | Bone | |
| Robert LaSardo | Smitty | |
| Lee Arenberg | Djeng | |
| Doug Spinuzza | Truan | |
| Rick Aviles | Gatesman #1 |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kevin Reynolds | Director | |
| Peter Rader | Screenwriter | |
| David Twohy | Screenwriter | |
| Charles Gordon | Producer | |
| John Davis | Producer | |
| Kevin Costner | Producer | |
| Jeffrey Mueller | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Licht | Executive Producer | |
| Ilona Herzberg | Executive Producer | |
| Dennis Gassner | Production Designer | |
| Peter Boyle | Editor | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer | |
| Dean Semler | Director of Photography | |
| David Fulton | Associate Producer | |
| Gene Levy | Line Producer | |
| Alan B. Curtiss | Assistant Director | |
| David Sardi | Assistant Director | |
| David Ellis | Second Unit Director | |
| Mickey Gilbert | Second Unit Director | |
| David Klassen | Art Director | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Gary Capo | Second Unit Camera | |
| John Bloomfield | Costume Designer | |
| Nick Scarano | Costume Supervisor | |
| Keith A. Wester | Sound Mixer | |
| Gregg Landaker | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Maslow | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Lou Angelo | Sound Editor | |
| Simon Coke | Sound Editor | |
| David A. Arnold | Sound Editor | |
| Gordon Davidson | Sound Editor | |
| Teri E. Dorman | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Haight | Sound Editor | |
| Andy Kopetzky | Sound Editor | |
| David Kulczycki | Sound Editor | |
| Larry Mann | Sound Editor | |
| Chuck Michael | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Nash | Sound Editor | |
| Harry B. III Miller | Sound Editor | |
| Bob Newlan | Sound Editor | |
| Mark Pappas | Sound Editor | |
| Rodger Pardee | Sound Editor | |
| Karen Wilson | Sound Editor | |
| Gary Wright | Sound Editor | |
| Jim Weidman | Music Editor | |
| Frank Perez | Make up | |
| Jim McCoy | Make up | |
| Elle Elliott | Hairstylist | |
| Janis Clark | Hairstylist | |
| David Rubin | Casting Director | |
| R.A. Rondell | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Norman Howell | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $21,171,780 (24.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $175,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,268 opening theaters/2,420 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $229,440,168 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 28th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 10th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | January 10th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some intense scenes of action violence, brief nudity and language |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Development Hell |
| Plot point: | Mutants, On a Boat |
| Social setting: | Post Apocalypse |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1995 | 1 | $21,171,780 | 2,268 | $9,335 | $21,171,780 | 1 | |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 1 | $13,452,035 | -36% | 2,383 | $5,645 | $45,570,515 | 2 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 3 | $8,603,140 | -36% | 2,420 | $3,555 | $60,618,305 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 5 | $5,308,605 | -38% | 2,413 | $2,200 | $70,077,295 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 8 | $3,548,155 | -33% | 2,197 | $1,615 | $76,273,920 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 9 | $3,476,230 | -2% | 1,820 | $1,910 | $81,255,765 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 14 | $1,301,015 | -63% | 1,301 | $1,000 | $83,017,205 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 19 | $819,975 | -37% | 841 | $975 | $84,211,995 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 22 | $501,070 | -39% | 563 | $890 | $84,962,555 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 28 | $302,130 | -40% | 373 | $810 | $85,399,645 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 32 | $162,470 | -46% | 211 | $770 | $85,648,830 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 37 | $95,290 | -41% | 150 | $635 | $85,791,035 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 40 | $88,030 | -8% | 110 | $800 | $85,911,555 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 16 | $569,430 | +547% | 666 | $855 | $86,516,410 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 17 | $522,750 | -8% | 615 | $850 | $87,271,295 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 19 | $351,390 | -33% | 442 | $795 | $87,812,765 | 16 |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 28 | $143,360 | -59% | 224 | $640 | $88,056,360 | 17 |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 35 | $87,115 | -39% | 133 | $655 | $88,214,660 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1995 | 1 | $32,118,480 | 2,268 | $14,162 | $32,118,480 | 1 | |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 1 | $19,896,685 | -38% | 2,383 | $8,349 | $52,015,165 | 2 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 3 | $12,753,525 | -36% | 2,420 | $5,270 | $64,768,690 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 5 | $7,957,075 | -38% | 2,413 | $3,298 | $72,725,765 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 8 | $5,053,770 | -36% | 2,197 | $2,300 | $77,779,535 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 9 | $3,936,655 | -22% | 1,820 | $2,163 | $81,716,190 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 14 | $1,675,830 | -57% | 1,301 | $1,288 | $83,392,020 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 19 | $1,069,465 | -36% | 841 | $1,272 | $84,461,485 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 22 | $636,030 | -41% | 563 | $1,130 | $85,097,515 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 28 | $388,845 | -39% | 373 | $1,042 | $85,486,360 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 31 | $209,385 | -46% | 211 | $992 | $85,695,745 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 36 | $127,780 | -39% | 150 | $852 | $85,823,525 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 40 | $123,455 | -3% | 110 | $1,122 | $85,946,980 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 14 | $801,565 | +549% | 666 | $1,204 | $86,748,545 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 17 | $712,830 | -11% | 615 | $1,159 | $87,461,375 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 18 | $451,625 | -37% | 442 | $1,022 | $87,913,000 | 16 |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 30 | $214,545 | -52% | 224 | $958 | $88,127,545 | 17 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/10/2025 | $370 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $370 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $175,999,630 | |||||||||
| International Total | $176,000,000 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kevin Costner | Mariner |
Supporting
| Dennis Hopper | Deacon | |
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | Helen | |
| Tina Majorino | Enola | |
| Michael Jeter | Gregor | |
| Gerard Murphy | Nord | |
| R.D. Call | Enforcer | |
| Kim Coates | Drifter #2 | |
| John Fleck | Doctor | |
| Robert Joy | Ledger Guy | |
| Jack Black | Pilot | |
| John Toles-Bey | Plane Gunner | |
| Zitto Kazann | Elder #3 & Survivor #1 | |
| Zakes Mokae | Priam | |
| Sab Shimono | Elder #1 | |
| Chaim Jeraffi | Drifter #1 | |
| Leonardo Cimino | Elder #2 | |
| Luke Ka'lli, Jr | Boy #1 | |
| Anthony DeMasters | Boy #2 | |
| Willy Petrovic | Boy #3 | |
| Jack Kehler | Banker | |
| Lanny Flaherty | Trader #1 | |
| Robert A. Silverman | Hydroholic | |
| Rita Zohar | Atoller #1 | |
| Henry Kapono Ka'Aihue | Gatesman #2 | |
| August Neves | Old Atoller | |
| Tracy Anderson | Gatesman #3 | |
| Neil Giuntoli | Hellfire Gunner | |
| David Finnegan | Toby | |
| Gregory B. Goossen | Sawzall Smoker | |
| William Preston | Depth Gauge Guy | |
| Ari Barak | Atoll Man | |
| Chris Douridas | Atoller #7 | |
| Alexa Jago | Atoll Woman | |
| Sean Whalen | Bone | |
| Robert LaSardo | Smitty | |
| Lee Arenberg | Djeng | |
| Doug Spinuzza | Truan | |
| Rick Aviles | Gatesman #1 |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kevin Reynolds | Director | |
| Peter Rader | Screenwriter | |
| David Twohy | Screenwriter | |
| Charles Gordon | Producer | |
| John Davis | Producer | |
| Kevin Costner | Producer | |
| Jeffrey Mueller | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Licht | Executive Producer | |
| Ilona Herzberg | Executive Producer | |
| Dennis Gassner | Production Designer | |
| Peter Boyle | Editor | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer | |
| Dean Semler | Director of Photography | |
| David Fulton | Associate Producer | |
| Gene Levy | Line Producer | |
| Alan B. Curtiss | Assistant Director | |
| David Sardi | Assistant Director | |
| David Ellis | Second Unit Director | |
| Mickey Gilbert | Second Unit Director | |
| David Klassen | Art Director | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Gary Capo | Second Unit Camera | |
| John Bloomfield | Costume Designer | |
| Nick Scarano | Costume Supervisor | |
| Keith A. Wester | Sound Mixer | |
| Gregg Landaker | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Steve Maslow | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Lou Angelo | Sound Editor | |
| Simon Coke | Sound Editor | |
| David A. Arnold | Sound Editor | |
| Gordon Davidson | Sound Editor | |
| Teri E. Dorman | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Haight | Sound Editor | |
| Andy Kopetzky | Sound Editor | |
| David Kulczycki | Sound Editor | |
| Larry Mann | Sound Editor | |
| Chuck Michael | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Nash | Sound Editor | |
| Harry B. III Miller | Sound Editor | |
| Bob Newlan | Sound Editor | |
| Mark Pappas | Sound Editor | |
| Rodger Pardee | Sound Editor | |
| Karen Wilson | Sound Editor | |
| Gary Wright | Sound Editor | |
| Jim Weidman | Music Editor | |
| Frank Perez | Make up | |
| Jim McCoy | Make up | |
| Elle Elliott | Hairstylist | |
| Janis Clark | Hairstylist | |
| David Rubin | Casting Director | |
| R.A. Rondell | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Norman Howell | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.