AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
21 Jump Street vs. Free Guy: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Free Guy leads with a total worldwide gross of $331.5 Million, out-grossing 21 Jump Street ($201.6M) by a margin of $129.9 Million.
21 Jump Street
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$201.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$36.3M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple4.8x Production Budget
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
21 Jump Street: $201.6M (38%)Free Guy: $331.5M (62%)
21 Jump Street (38%)
Free Guy (62%)
21 Jump Street
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$201.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$100.8M
Production Budget:-$42M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$28.8M
Free Guy
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$331.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$165.8M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$10.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Free Guy delivered a 3.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | 21 Jump Street | Free Guy | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $201.6M | $331.5M | Free Guy (+$129.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $36.3M | $28.4M | 21 Jump Street larger debut |
| Production Budget | $42M | $100M | 21 Jump Street leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$28.8M | +$10.8M | 21 Jump Street (+$18.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.80x | 3.32x | 21 Jump Street higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 80% | 21 Jump Street holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | 20th Century Studios | Studio Distribution System |