Waterworld was nominated for an Academy Award.
 However, even though this figure surpasses the total costs spent by the studio, it does not take into account the percentage of box office gross that theaters retain, which is generally up to half; but after factoring in home video sales and TV broadcast rights among other revenue streams, Waterworld eventually became profitable
=== Cast reception ===Kevin Costner said he's very fond of the film: "It stands up as a really exotic, cool movie

