AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
About Time vs. Pretty Woman: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pretty Woman leads with a total worldwide gross of $463.4 Million, out-grossing About Time ($87.1M) by a margin of $376.3 Million.
About Time
Romance • Universal Pictures
$87.1M Worldwide🍅 70%
Weekend Gross$1.1M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple7.26x Production Budget
Pretty Woman
Romance • Touchstone Pictures
$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
About Time: $87.1M (16%)Pretty Woman: $463.4M (84%)
About Time (16%)
Pretty Woman (84%)
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
Pretty Woman
Touchstone PicturesWorldwide Gross:$463.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$187.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Pretty Woman delivered a 33.10x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | About Time | Pretty Woman | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.1M | $463.4M | Pretty Woman (+$376.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.1M | $11.3M | Pretty Woman larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $14M | About Time leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.6M | +$187.7M | Pretty Woman (+$186.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.26x | 33.10x | Pretty Woman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 70% | 🍅 65% | About Time holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Touchstone Pictures | Studio Distribution System |