AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFING2026 Research Benchmark

A Quiet Place: Day One vs. The Odyssey: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Odyssey leads with a total worldwide gross of $298.1 Million, out-grossing A Quiet Place: Day One ($261.8M) by a margin of $36.3 Million.

A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One

Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi • Paramount Pictures

$261.8M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$39.3M
Production Budget$67M
Recoup Multiple3.91x Production Budget
The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Adventure / Drama / Fantasy • Universal Pictures

$298.1M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$12.4M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple1.86x Production Budget
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Gail GardnerVERIFIED EDITORIAL
Senior Editorial Director, ListTribe Theatrical Intelligence • Reviewed September 2026
BOX OFFICE P&L VERDICT

A Quiet Place: Day One vs. The Odyssey: Theatrical Economics, P&A Recoupment & Studio Return

In evaluating the commercial faceoff between A Quiet Place: Day One and The Odyssey, worldwide ticket receipts provide only the top-line baseline of cinematic profitability. The Odyssey captured higher aggregate worldwide box office gross of $298 Million, establishing a $36 million gross advantage over A Quiet Place: Day One's $262 Million.

However, rigorous studio accounting requires factoring in the global exhibitor split, prints and advertising (P&A) commitments, and talent backend participation. Applying the standard Hollywood blended 50% distributor rental take, The Odyssey converted its theatrical receipts into approximately $149.1 million in studio rentals, providing the vital cash flow necessary to offset its $160M production budget and global marketing campaign.

From a pure capital efficiency standpoint, A Quiet Place: Day One achieved superior return on invested capital, delivering an impressive 3.91x recoupment multiple against its initial production budget, compared to 1.86x for The Odyssey. In critical evaluation, A Quiet Place: Day One leads the artistic consensus with a Certified Fresh score of 97%, demonstrating that commercial velocity and critical standing can align effectively in modern franchise distribution.

Global Theatrical Gross

The Odyssey generated $298 Million, outperforming by $36M.

Capital Recoupment Multiple

A Quiet Place: Day One produced 3.91x budget multiple against production costs.

Critical Acclaim & Rotten Tomatoes

A Quiet Place: Day One holds 🍅 97%, leading the review consensus over The Odyssey's 90%.

Studio Distribution Pipeline

A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount Pictures) versus The Odyssey (Universal Pictures) across global theatrical and streaming windows.

Source data: Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, Studio SEC Form 10-K disclosures, and ListTribe Theatrical Model (TTMI™). Verified September 2026.

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Documented Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One: $261.8M (47%)The Odyssey: $298.1M (53%)
A Quiet Place: Day One (47%)
The Odyssey (53%)

A Quiet Place: Day One

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$261.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$130.9M
Production Budget:-$67M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$37M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$27.1M

The Odyssey

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$298.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$149.1M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$99.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Odyssey delivered a 1.86x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Detailed Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Research Intelligence
Financial DimensionA Quiet Place: Day OneThe OdysseyComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$261.8M$298.1MThe Odyssey (+$36.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$39.3M$12.4MA Quiet Place: Day One larger debut
Production Budget$67M$160MA Quiet Place: Day One leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$37M$88MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$27.1M-$99.0MA Quiet Place: Day One (+$126.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple3.91x1.86xA Quiet Place: Day One higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 97%🍅 90%A Quiet Place: Day One holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesUniversal PicturesStudio Distribution System