AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Elvis vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing Elvis ($288.7M) by a margin of $389.6 Million.
Elvis
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$288.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$31.2M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple3.4x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Elvis: $288.7M (30%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (70%)
Elvis (30%)
Forrest Gump (70%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Elvis | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $288.7M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$389.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.2M | $24.5M | Elvis larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $55M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$12.6M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$241.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.40x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 71% | Elvis holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |