AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
A Star Is Born vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing A Star Is Born ($436.2M) by a margin of $242.0 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
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
A Star Is Born: $436.2M (39%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (61%)
A Star Is Born (39%)
Forrest Gump (61%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | A Star Is Born | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $436.2M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$242.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $42.9M | $24.5M | A Star Is Born larger debut |
| Production Budget | $36M | $55M | A Star Is Born leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$152.1M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$101.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.12x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 71% | A Star Is Born holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |