AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy Rich Asians vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Crazy Rich Asians ($238.5M) by a margin of $230.8 Million.
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$238.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.5M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple7.95x Production Budget
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Crazy Rich Asians: $238.5M (34%)The Hangover: $469.3M (66%)
Crazy Rich Asians (34%)
The Hangover (66%)
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
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Crazy Rich Asians | The Hangover | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $238.5M | $469.3M | The Hangover (+$230.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.5M | $45.0M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $35M | Crazy Rich Asians leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$59.3M | +$169.7M | The Hangover (+$110.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.95x | 13.41x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 79% | Crazy Rich Asians holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |