AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aladdin vs. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1342.4 Million, out-grossing Aladdin ($1054.3M) by a margin of $288.1 Million.
Aladdin
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1054.3M Worldwide🍅 57%
Weekend Gross$91.5M
Production Budget$183M
Recoup Multiple5.76x Production Budget
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Fantasy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1342.4M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$169.2M
Production Budget$125M
Recoup Multiple10.74x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Aladdin: $1054.3M (44%)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (56%)
Aladdin (44%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (56%)
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
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1342.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$671.2M
Production Budget:-$125M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$69M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$477.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 delivered a 10.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aladdin | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1054.3M | $1342.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$288.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $91.5M | $169.2M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $183M | $125M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $101M | $69M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$243.5M | +$477.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$233.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.76x | 10.74x | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 57% | 🍅 96% | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |