AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Django Unchained vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing Django Unchained ($426.1M) by a margin of $45.2 Million.
Django Unchained
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Sony
$426.1M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$30.1M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.26x Production Budget
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Django Unchained: $426.1M (47%)La La Land: $471.2M (53%)
Django Unchained (47%)
La La Land (53%)
Django Unchained
The Weinstein Company / SonyWorldwide Gross:$426.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$213.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$58.0M
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Capital Efficiency Leader: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Django Unchained | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $426.1M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$45.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.1M | $0.9M | Django Unchained larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$58.0M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$117.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.26x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Sony | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |