Malignant
“A new vision of terror.”
Synopsis
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Annabelle Wallis
Madison Mitchell
Maddie Hasson
Sydney Lake
George Young
Detective Kekoa Shaw
Michole Briana White
Detective Regina Moss
Susanna Thompson
Jeanne
Ingrid Bisu
Winnie
Jean Louisa Kelly
Jane Doe
Jake Abel
Derek Mitchell
Jacqueline McKenzie
Dr. Florence Weaver
Christian Clemenson
Dr. Victor Fields
Amir Aboulela
Dr. Gregory
Mercedes Colon
Mendez
Ruben Pla
Officer Rubin
Jon Lee Brody
Officer Lee
Paula Marshall
Beverly Woods
Zoë Bell
Scorpion
Shaunte Lynette Johnson
Beta
Natalia Safran
Nurse Annie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSeptember 10, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.87x
-$5.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Wan
- Screenplay & Story
- Akela Cooper
- Original Score
- Joseph Bishara
- Original Title
- Malignant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.9M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, Starlight Media, My Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Wan
Akela Cooper, James Wan, Ingrid Bisu
Joseph Bishara
Michael Burgess
Kirk M. Morri
Hans Ritter, James Wan, Michael Clear, Ingrid Bisu, Eric McLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Bishara
Original Music Composer
Ivan Busquets
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn Foster
Stunt Coordinator
Loyd Bateman
Stunt Coordinator
James Wan
Producer
Michael Clear
Producer
James Wan
Director
Michael Burgess
Director of Photography
Desma Murphy
Production Design
Lisa Norcia
Costume Design
Kirk M. Morri
Editor
Akela Cooper
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malignant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malignant about?
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.
Who directed Malignant?
Malignant was directed by James Wan.
Who stars in Malignant?
The principal cast of Malignant includes Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White, Susanna Thompson.
When was Malignant released and how long is it?
Malignant was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Malignant?
Malignant had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $34.9M at the worldwide box office (0.87 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Malignant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malignant was composed by Joseph Bishara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malignant?
Malignant holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).