Imaginary
“Meet Chauncey. He's not imaginary. And he's not your friend.”
Synopsis
When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-06
Top Cast
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DeWanda Wise
Jessica
Taegen Burns
Taylor
Pyper Braun
Alice
Betty Buckley
Gloria
Tom Payne
Max
Veronica Falcón
Dr. Alana Soto
Samuel Salary
Ben
Matthew Sato
Liam
Alix Angelis
Samantha
Wanetah Walmsley
Barbara
Rhythm Hurd
Young Jessica
Shawn Sanz
Officer
Noah Martinez
Luis
Lilly Sunshine
Ghost Child
Cecilia Leal
Mom in Hotel
Eduardo Campirano III
Boy
Dane DiLiegro
Chauncey Beast
Suzette Lange
Senior Home Visitor (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysLos Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 3, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.38x
+$33.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Erb, Jason Oremland, Jeff Wadlow
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- Imaginary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.8M
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Tower of Babble, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Wadlow
Greg Erb, Jason Oremland, Jeff Wadlow
Bear McCreary
James McMillan
Sean Albertson
Paul B. Uddo, DeWanda Wise, Ryan Turek, Jeff Wadlow, Jason Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Paul B. Uddo
Producer
Eulyn C. Hufkie-Womble
Costume Design
James McMillan
Director of Photography
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Meghan C. Rogers
Production Design
Jeff Wadlow
Director
Sean Albertson
Editor
Greg Erb
Writer
Jeff Wadlow
Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Jason Oremland
Writer
Jeff Wadlow
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Threat
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imaginary
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What is Imaginary about?
When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
Who directed Imaginary?
Imaginary was directed by Jeff Wadlow.
Who stars in Imaginary?
The principal cast of Imaginary includes DeWanda Wise, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Betty Buckley, Tom Payne.
When was Imaginary released and how long is it?
Imaginary was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Imaginary?
Imaginary had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $43.8M at the worldwide box office (4.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Imaginary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Imaginary was composed by Bear McCreary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Imaginary?
Imaginary holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).