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5.3 / 10(653 votes)IMDbPG19961h 40m$17.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Australia, Thailand

The Phantom

“Slam evil!”

Synopsis

The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Phantom (1996) 35mm film teaser trailer, flat open matte, 4K *CROPPED

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 7, 1996

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 23, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.38x ROI)

Production Budget

$45M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.38x

-$27.7M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $45MWorldwide: $17.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simon Wincer
Screenplay & Story
Jeffrey Boam
Original Score
David Newman
Original Title
The Phantom
Country of Origin
United States of America, Australia, Thailand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$45M
Worldwide Gross
$17.3M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Robert Evans Productions, The Ladd Company, Village Roadshow Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Wincer

Screenplay & Story

Jeffrey Boam, Lee Falk

Original Score & Music

David Newman

Director of Photography

Conrad W. Hall, David Burr

Film Editing

O. Nicholas Brown, Bryan H. Carroll

Producers

Robert Evans, Alan Ladd Jr., Richard Vane, Christine Forsyth-Peters, Graham Burke

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Lee Falk

Department Leadership Roster

Jeffrey Boam

Jeffrey Boam

Screenplay

Simon Wincer

Simon Wincer

Director

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Producer

Alan Ladd Jr.

Alan Ladd Jr.

Producer

Christine Forsyth-Peters

Producer

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Paul Peters

Production Design

David Burr

Director of Photography

O. Nicholas Brown

Editor

Bryan H. Carroll

Editor

David Newman

David Newman

Original Music Composer

William H. Burton Sr.

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Phantom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Phantom about?

The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.

Who directed The Phantom?

The Phantom was directed by Simon Wincer.

Who stars in The Phantom?

The principal cast of The Phantom includes Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar.

When was The Phantom released and how long is it?

The Phantom was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Phantom?

The Phantom had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $17.3M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Phantom?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom was composed by David Newman.

Is The Phantom based on a book or true story?

The Phantom is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lee Falk".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom?

The Phantom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).