AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFING2026 Research Benchmark

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

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Quiet Place leads with a total worldwide gross of $341.0 Million, out-grossing The Odyssey ($298.1M) by a margin of $42.9 Million.

A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

Horror • Paramount Pictures

$341.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$50.2M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple20.06x 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 vs. The Odyssey: Theatrical Economics, P&A Recoupment & Studio Return

In evaluating the commercial faceoff between A Quiet Place and The Odyssey, worldwide ticket receipts provide only the top-line baseline of cinematic profitability. A Quiet Place captured higher aggregate worldwide box office gross of $341 Million, establishing a $43 million gross advantage over The Odyssey's $298 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, A Quiet Place converted its theatrical receipts into approximately $170.5 million in studio rentals, providing the vital cash flow necessary to offset its $17M production budget and global marketing campaign.

From a pure capital efficiency standpoint, A Quiet Place achieved superior return on invested capital, delivering an impressive 20.06x recoupment multiple against its initial production budget, compared to 1.86x for The Odyssey. In critical evaluation, A Quiet Place leads the artistic consensus with a Certified Fresh score of 96%, demonstrating that commercial velocity and critical standing can align effectively in modern franchise distribution.

Global Theatrical Gross

A Quiet Place generated $341 Million, outperforming by $43M.

Capital Recoupment Multiple

A Quiet Place produced 20.06x budget multiple against production costs.

Critical Acclaim & Rotten Tomatoes

A Quiet Place holds 🍅 96%, leading the review consensus over The Odyssey's 90%.

Studio Distribution Pipeline

A Quiet Place (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
A Quiet Place: $341.0M (53%)The Odyssey: $298.1M (47%)
A Quiet Place (53%)
The Odyssey (47%)

A Quiet Place

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$341.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$170.5M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$123.5M

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: A Quiet Place delivered a 20.06x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Detailed Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Research Intelligence
Financial DimensionA Quiet PlaceThe OdysseyComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$341.0M$298.1MA Quiet Place (+$42.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$50.2M$12.4MA Quiet Place larger debut
Production Budget$17M$160MA Quiet Place leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$88MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$123.5M-$99.0MA Quiet Place (+$222.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple20.06x1.86xA Quiet Place higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 90%A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesUniversal PicturesStudio Distribution System