AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
A Star Is Born vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing A Star Is Born ($436.2M) by a margin of $35.0 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
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
A Star Is Born: $436.2M (48%)La La Land: $471.2M (52%)
A Star Is Born (48%)
La La Land (52%)
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
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Capital Efficiency Leader: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | A Star Is Born | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $436.2M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$35.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $42.9M | $0.9M | A Star Is Born larger debut |
| Production Budget | $36M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$152.1M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$23.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.12x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |