AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Despicable Me 4 vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Despicable Me 4 ($968.0M) by a margin of $394.0 Million.
Despicable Me 4
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$968.0M Worldwide🍅 56%
Weekend Gross$75.0M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple9.68x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Despicable Me 4: $968.0M (42%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (58%)
Despicable Me 4 (42%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (58%)
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Despicable Me 4 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $968.0M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$394.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.0M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $100M | Despicable Me 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$329.0M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$197.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.68x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 56% | 🍅 59% | The Super Mario Bros. Movie holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |