AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Clueless vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Clueless ($56.6M) by a margin of $321.0 Million.
Clueless
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$10.6M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple4.72x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Clueless: $56.6M (13%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (87%)
Clueless (13%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (87%)
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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Clueless | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $56.6M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$321.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.6M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $90M | Clueless leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$13.7M | +$49.3M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$63.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.72x | 4.20x | Clueless higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 85% | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |