AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy Rich Asians vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Crazy Rich Asians ($238.5M) by a margin of $139.1 Million.
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$238.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.5M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple7.95x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Crazy Rich Asians: $238.5M (39%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (61%)
Crazy Rich Asians (39%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (61%)
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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Crazy Rich Asians | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $238.5M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$139.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.5M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $90M | Crazy Rich Asians leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$59.3M | +$49.3M | Crazy Rich Asians (+$10.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.95x | 4.20x | Crazy Rich Asians higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 85% | Crazy Rich Asians holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |