AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Beauty and the Beast 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 Beauty and the Beast ($1266.1M) by a margin of $76.2 Million.
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x 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
Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (49%)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (51%)
Beauty and the Beast (49%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (51%)
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
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 | Beauty and the Beast | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1266.1M | $1342.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$76.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.8M | $169.2M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $254M | $125M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $140M | $69M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$239.4M | +$477.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$238.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.98x | 10.74x | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 96% | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |