AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aladdin vs. Beauty and the Beast: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Beauty and the Beast leads with a total worldwide gross of $1266.1 Million, out-grossing Aladdin ($1054.3M) by a margin of $211.8 Million.
Aladdin
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1054.3M Worldwide🍅 57%
Weekend Gross$91.5M
Production Budget$183M
Recoup Multiple5.76x Production Budget
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Aladdin: $1054.3M (45%)Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (55%)
Aladdin (45%)
Beauty and the Beast (55%)
Aladdin
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1054.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$527.2M
Production Budget:-$183M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$101M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$243.5M
Beauty and the Beast
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1266.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$633.1M
Production Budget:-$254M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$140M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$239.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Beauty and the Beast delivered a 4.98x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aladdin | Beauty and the Beast | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1054.3M | $1266.1M | Beauty and the Beast (+$211.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $91.5M | $174.8M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $183M | $254M | Aladdin leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $101M | $140M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$243.5M | +$239.4M | Aladdin (+$4.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.76x | 4.98x | Aladdin higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 57% | 🍅 71% | Beauty and the Beast holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |