AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Elvis 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 Elvis ($288.7M) by a margin of $182.6 Million.
Elvis
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$288.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$31.2M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple3.4x 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
Elvis: $288.7M (38%)La La Land: $471.2M (62%)
Elvis (38%)
La La Land (62%)
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
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 | Elvis | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $288.7M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$182.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.2M | $0.9M | Elvis larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$12.6M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$163.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.40x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |