AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
About Time vs. Mamma Mia!: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing About Time ($87.1M) by a margin of $607.3 Million.
About Time
Romance • Universal Pictures
$87.1M Worldwide🍅 70%
Weekend Gross$1.1M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple7.26x Production Budget
Mamma Mia!
Romance • Universal Pictures
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
About Time: $87.1M (11%)Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (89%)
About Time (11%)
Mamma Mia! (89%)
About Time
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$87.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.6M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1.6M
Mamma Mia!
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | About Time | Mamma Mia! | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.1M | $694.4M | Mamma Mia! (+$607.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.1M | $27.8M | Mamma Mia! larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $52M | About Time leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.6M | +$265.2M | Mamma Mia! (+$263.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.26x | 13.35x | Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 70% | 🍅 55% | About Time holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |