AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Bohemian Rhapsody vs. A Star Is Born: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing A Star Is Born ($436.2M) by a margin of $474.6 Million.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

Drama • 20th Century Fox

$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures

$436.2M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$42.9M
Production Budget$36M
Recoup Multiple12.12x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (68%)A Star Is Born: $436.2M (32%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (68%)
A Star Is Born (32%)

Bohemian Rhapsody

20th Century Fox
Worldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M

A Star Is Born

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$436.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$218.1M
Production Budget:-$36M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$152.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionBohemian RhapsodyA Star Is BornComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$910.8M$436.2MBohemian Rhapsody (+$474.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$51.1M$42.9MBohemian Rhapsody larger debut
Production Budget$52M$36MA Star Is Born leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$373.4M+$152.1MBohemian Rhapsody (+$221.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple17.52x12.12xBohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 60%🍅 90%A Star Is Born holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor20th Century FoxWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System