AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Finding Dory vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Finding Dory ($1028.6M) by a margin of $333.4 Million.
Finding Dory
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1028.6M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$135.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.14x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Finding Dory: $1028.6M (43%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (57%)
Finding Dory (43%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (57%)
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Finding Dory | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1028.6M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$333.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.1M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $100M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$204.3M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$321.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.14x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 59% | Finding Dory holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |