AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Clueless vs. Free Guy: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Free Guy leads with a total worldwide gross of $331.5 Million, out-grossing Clueless ($56.6M) by a margin of $274.9 Million.
Clueless
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$10.6M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple4.72x Production Budget
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Clueless: $56.6M (15%)Free Guy: $331.5M (85%)
Clueless (15%)
Free Guy (85%)
Clueless
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$56.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$28.3M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$13.7M
Free Guy
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$331.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$165.8M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$10.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Free Guy delivered a 3.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Clueless | Free Guy | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $56.6M | $331.5M | Free Guy (+$274.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.6M | $28.4M | Free Guy larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $100M | Clueless leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$13.7M | +$10.8M | Free Guy (+$24.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.72x | 3.32x | Clueless higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 80% | Clueless holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | 20th Century Studios | Studio Distribution System |