AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Elvis vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing Elvis ($288.7M) by a margin of $622.1 Million.
Elvis
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$288.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$31.2M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple3.4x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Elvis: $288.7M (24%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (76%)
Elvis (24%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (76%)
Elvis
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$288.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$144.3M
Production Budget:-$85M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$47M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$12.6M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Elvis | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $288.7M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$622.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.2M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $52M | Bohemian Rhapsody leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$12.6M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$360.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.40x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 60% | Elvis holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |