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
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
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
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 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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide 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 Dimension | 21 Jump Street | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $201.6M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$176.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $36.3M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $42M | $90M | 21 Jump Street leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$28.8M | +$49.3M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$20.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.80x | 4.20x | 21 Jump Street higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 85% | 21 Jump Street holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |