AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Ford v Ferrari vs. Top Gun: Maverick: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Top Gun: Maverick leads with a total worldwide gross of $1495.7 Million, out-grossing Ford v Ferrari ($225.5M) by a margin of $1270.2 Million.
Ford v Ferrari
Action • 20th Century Fox
$225.5M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$31.5M
Production Budget$97M
Recoup Multiple2.32x Production Budget
Top Gun: Maverick
Action / Drama • Paramount Pictures
$1495.7M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$126.7M
Production Budget$170M
Recoup Multiple8.8x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Ford v Ferrari: $225.5M (13%)Top Gun: Maverick: $1495.7M (87%)
Ford v Ferrari (13%)
Top Gun: Maverick (87%)
Ford v Ferrari
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$225.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$112.8M
Production Budget:-$97M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$53M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$37.6M
Top Gun: Maverick
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1495.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$747.9M
Production Budget:-$170M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$94M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$484.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Top Gun: Maverick delivered a 8.80x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Ford v Ferrari | Top Gun: Maverick | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $225.5M | $1495.7M | Top Gun: Maverick (+$1270.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.5M | $126.7M | Top Gun: Maverick larger debut |
| Production Budget | $97M | $170M | Ford v Ferrari leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $53M | $94M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$37.6M | +$484.4M | Top Gun: Maverick (+$521.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.32x | 8.80x | Top Gun: Maverick higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 96% | Top Gun: Maverick holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |