Which movie had a higher box office gross, Clueless or The Hangover?

The Hangover generated higher worldwide box office receipts of $469M compared to $57M for Clueless.

What is the budget difference between Clueless and The Hangover?

Clueless had an audited production budget of $12M, while The Hangover had an estimated budget of $35M.

Which film has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score?

Clueless leads in critical consensus with 81% Certified Fresh, versus 79% for The Hangover.

AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Clueless vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Clueless ($56.6M) by a margin of $412.7 Million.

Clueless

Comedy • Paramount Pictures

$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%

Weekend Gross$10.6M

Production Budget$12M

Recoup Multiple4.72x Production Budget

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The Hangover

Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%

Weekend Gross$45.0M

Production Budget$35M

Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget

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Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Hangover

Clueless: $56.6M (11%)The Hangover: $469.3M (89%)

Clueless (11%)

The Hangover (89%)

Clueless

Paramount Pictures

Worldwide 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

The Hangover

Warner Bros. Pictures

Worldwide Gross:$469.3M

Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M

Production Budget:-$35M

Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M

Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M

Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence

Financial Dimension	Clueless	The Hangover	Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross	$56.6M	$469.3M	The Hangover (+$412.7M higher)
Opening Weekend	$10.6M	$45.0M	The Hangover larger debut
Production Budget	$12M	$35M	Clueless leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing	$30M	$30M	Tentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow	-$13.7M	+$169.7M	The Hangover (+$183.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple	4.72x	13.41x	The Hangover higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score	🍅 81%	🍅 79%	Clueless holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor	Paramount Pictures	Warner Bros. Pictures	Studio Distribution System

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