Waterworld was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing.
 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
 He wrote: "Although the storyline isn't all that invigorating, the action is, and that's what saves Waterworld

