AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Coco vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Coco ($814.3M) by a margin of $547.7 Million.
Coco
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$814.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$50.8M
Production Budget$175M
Recoup Multiple4.65x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Coco: $814.3M (37%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (63%)
Coco (37%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (63%)
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 Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Coco | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $814.3M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$547.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $50.8M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $175M | $100M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $96M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$135.9M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$390.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.65x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 59% | Coco holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |