AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Alien: Romulus vs. A Quiet Place: Day One: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Alien: Romulus leads with a total worldwide gross of $350.8 Million, out-grossing A Quiet Place: Day One ($261.8M) by a margin of $89.0 Million.
Alien: Romulus
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller • 20th Century Studios
$350.8M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$52.6M
Production Budget$80M
Recoup Multiple4.38x Production Budget
A Quiet Place: Day One
Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi • Paramount Pictures
$261.8M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$39.3M
Production Budget$67M
Recoup Multiple3.91x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Alien: Romulus: $350.8M (57%)A Quiet Place: Day One: $261.8M (43%)
Alien: Romulus (57%)
A Quiet Place: Day One (43%)
Alien: Romulus
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$350.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$175.4M
Production Budget:-$80M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$44M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$51.4M
A Quiet Place: Day One
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$261.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$130.9M
Production Budget:-$67M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$37M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$27.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Alien: Romulus delivered a 4.38x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Alien: Romulus | A Quiet Place: Day One | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $350.8M | $261.8M | Alien: Romulus (+$89.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $52.6M | $39.3M | Alien: Romulus larger debut |
| Production Budget | $80M | $67M | A Quiet Place: Day One leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $44M | $37M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.4M | +$27.1M | Alien: Romulus (+$24.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.38x | 3.91x | Alien: Romulus higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 97% | A Quiet Place: Day One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |