AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Finding Dory vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Finding Dory ($1028.6M) by a margin of $425.1 Million.
Finding Dory
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1028.6M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$135.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.14x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Finding Dory: $1028.6M (41%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (59%)
Finding Dory (41%)
Frozen II (59%)
Finding Dory
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1028.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$514.3M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$204.3M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Finding Dory | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1028.6M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$425.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.1M | $130.3M | Finding Dory larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $150M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$204.3M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$290.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.14x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 77% | Finding Dory holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |