AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy Rich Asians vs. Free Guy: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Free Guy leads with a total worldwide gross of $331.5 Million, out-grossing Crazy Rich Asians ($238.5M) by a margin of $93.0 Million.
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$238.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.5M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple7.95x Production Budget
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Crazy Rich Asians: $238.5M (42%)Free Guy: $331.5M (58%)
Crazy Rich Asians (42%)
Free Guy (58%)
Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$238.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$119.3M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$59.3M
Free Guy
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$331.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$165.8M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$10.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Free Guy delivered a 3.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Crazy Rich Asians | Free Guy | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $238.5M | $331.5M | Free Guy (+$93.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.5M | $28.4M | Free Guy larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $100M | Crazy Rich Asians leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$59.3M | +$10.8M | Crazy Rich Asians (+$48.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.95x | 3.32x | Crazy Rich Asians higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 80% | Crazy Rich Asians holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | 20th Century Studios | Studio Distribution System |