AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
21 Jump Street vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing 21 Jump Street ($201.6M) by a margin of $267.7 Million.
21 Jump Street
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$201.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$36.3M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple4.8x Production Budget
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
21 Jump Street: $201.6M (30%)The Hangover: $469.3M (70%)
21 Jump Street (30%)
The Hangover (70%)
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
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | 21 Jump Street | The Hangover | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $201.6M | $469.3M | The Hangover (+$267.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $36.3M | $45.0M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $42M | $35M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$28.8M | +$169.7M | The Hangover (+$140.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.80x | 13.41x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 79% | 21 Jump Street holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |