AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
A Star Is Born vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing A Star Is Born ($436.2M) by a margin of $474.6 Million.
A Star Is Born
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$436.2M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$42.9M
Production Budget$36M
Recoup Multiple12.12x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
A Star Is Born: $436.2M (32%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (68%)
A Star Is Born (32%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (68%)
A Star Is Born
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$436.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$218.1M
Production Budget:-$36M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$152.1M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | A Star Is Born | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $436.2M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$474.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $42.9M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $36M | $52M | A Star Is Born leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$152.1M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$221.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.12x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 60% | A Star Is Born holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |