AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy, Stupid, Love. vs. Mamma Mia!: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Crazy, Stupid, Love. ($145.0M) by a margin of $549.4 Million.
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Romance • Warner Bros. Pictures
$145.0M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$19.1M
Production Budget$50M
Recoup Multiple2.9x Production Budget
Mamma Mia!
Romance • Universal Pictures
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Crazy, Stupid, Love.: $145.0M (17%)Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (83%)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (17%)
Mamma Mia! (83%)
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$145.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$72.5M
Production Budget:-$50M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$7.5M
Mamma Mia!
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Crazy, Stupid, Love. | Mamma Mia! | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $145.0M | $694.4M | Mamma Mia! (+$549.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $19.1M | $27.8M | Mamma Mia! larger debut |
| Production Budget | $50M | $52M | Crazy, Stupid, Love. leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$7.5M | +$265.2M | Mamma Mia! (+$272.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.90x | 13.35x | Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 55% | Crazy, Stupid, Love. holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |