AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Catch Me If You Can vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing Catch Me If You Can ($352.1M) by a margin of $326.1 Million.
Catch Me If You Can
Drama • DreamWorks Pictures
$352.1M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$30.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple6.77x 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
Catch Me If You Can: $352.1M (34%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (66%)
Catch Me If You Can (34%)
Forrest Gump (66%)
Catch Me If You Can
DreamWorks PicturesWorldwide Gross:$352.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$176.1M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$94.1M
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: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Catch Me If You Can | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $352.1M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$326.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.1M | $24.5M | Catch Me If You Can larger debut |
| Production Budget | $52M | $55M | Catch Me If You Can leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$94.1M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$159.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.77x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 71% | Catch Me If You Can holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |