AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Bohemian Rhapsody vs. Forrest Gump: 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 Forrest Gump ($678.2M) by a margin of $232.6 Million.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (57%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (43%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (57%)
Forrest Gump (43%)
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide 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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
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 Dimension | Bohemian Rhapsody | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $910.8M | $678.2M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$232.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $51.1M | $24.5M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $52M | $55M | Bohemian Rhapsody leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$373.4M | +$253.9M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$119.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 17.52x | 12.33x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 60% | 🍅 71% | Forrest Gump holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |