AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Everything Everywhere All at Once 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 Everything Everywhere All at Once ($143.4M) by a margin of $534.8 Million.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Drama • A24
$143.4M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$0.5M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple10.03x 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
Everything Everywhere All at Once: $143.4M (17%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (83%)
Everything Everywhere All at Once (17%)
Forrest Gump (83%)
Everything Everywhere All at Once
A24Worldwide Gross:$143.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$71.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$27.4M
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 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $143.4M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$534.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.5M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $14M | $55M | Everything Everywhere All at Once leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$27.4M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$226.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 10.03x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 71% | Everything Everywhere All at Once holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |