AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Crazy, Stupid, Love. vs. Notting Hill: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Notting Hill leads with a total worldwide gross of $363.9 Million, out-grossing Crazy, Stupid, Love. ($145.0M) by a margin of $218.9 Million.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Romance • Warner Bros. Pictures

$145.0M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$19.1M
Production Budget$50M
Recoup Multiple2.9x Production Budget
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romance • Universal Pictures

$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$21.8M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Notting Hill
Crazy, Stupid, Love.: $145.0M (28%)Notting Hill: $363.9M (72%)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (28%)
Notting Hill (72%)

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide 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

Notting Hill

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$363.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$181.9M
Production Budget:-$42M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Notting Hill delivered a 8.66x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionCrazy, Stupid, Love.Notting HillComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$145.0M$363.9MNotting Hill (+$218.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$19.1M$21.8MNotting Hill larger debut
Production Budget$50M$42MNotting Hill leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$7.5M+$109.9MNotting Hill (+$117.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.90x8.66xNotting Hill higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 79%🍅 84%Notting Hill holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesUniversal PicturesStudio Distribution System