AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

21 Jump Street vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing 21 Jump Street ($201.6M) by a margin of $176.0 Million.

21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street

Comedy • Columbia Pictures

$201.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$36.3M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple4.8x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Comedy • Sony Pictures

$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
21 Jump Street: $201.6M (35%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (65%)
21 Jump Street (35%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (65%)

21 Jump Street

Columbia Pictures
Worldwide 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

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Sony Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial Dimension21 Jump StreetOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$201.6M$377.6MOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$176.0M higher)
Opening Weekend$36.3M$41.1MOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut
Production Budget$42M$90M21 Jump Street leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$50MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$28.8M+$49.3MOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$20.5M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.80x4.20x21 Jump Street higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 85%🍅 85%21 Jump Street holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorColumbia PicturesSony PicturesStudio Distribution System