AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Despicable Me 4 vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Despicable Me 4 ($968.0M) by a margin of $485.7 Million.
Despicable Me 4
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$968.0M Worldwide🍅 56%
Weekend Gross$75.0M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple9.68x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Despicable Me 4: $968.0M (40%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (60%)
Despicable Me 4 (40%)
Frozen II (60%)
Despicable Me 4
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$968.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$484.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$329.0M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Despicable Me 4 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $968.0M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$485.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.0M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $150M | Despicable Me 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$329.0M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$165.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.68x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 56% | 🍅 77% | Frozen II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |