AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Coco vs. The Lion King: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Lion King leads with a total worldwide gross of $1663.1 Million, out-grossing Coco ($814.3M) by a margin of $848.7 Million.
Coco
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$814.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$50.8M
Production Budget$175M
Recoup Multiple4.65x Production Budget
The Lion King
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1663.1M Worldwide🍅 52%
Weekend Gross$191.8M
Production Budget$260M
Recoup Multiple6.4x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Coco: $814.3M (33%)The Lion King: $1663.1M (67%)
Coco (33%)
The Lion King (67%)
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
The Lion King
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1663.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$831.5M
Production Budget:-$260M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$143M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$428.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Lion King delivered a 6.40x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Coco | The Lion King | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $814.3M | $1663.1M | The Lion King (+$848.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $50.8M | $191.8M | The Lion King larger debut |
| Production Budget | $175M | $260M | Coco leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $96M | $143M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$135.9M | +$428.5M | The Lion King (+$292.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.65x | 6.40x | The Lion King higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 52% | Coco holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |