AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Coco vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Coco ($814.3M) by a margin of $639.3 Million.
Coco
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$814.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$50.8M
Production Budget$175M
Recoup Multiple4.65x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Coco: $814.3M (36%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (64%)
Coco (36%)
Frozen II (64%)
Coco
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$814.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$407.2M
Production Budget:-$175M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$96M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$135.9M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Coco | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $814.3M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$639.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $50.8M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $175M | $150M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $96M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$135.9M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$358.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.65x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 77% | Coco holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |