AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Forrest Gump vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing Forrest Gump ($678.2M) by a margin of $232.6 Million.

Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

Drama • Paramount Pictures

$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

Drama • 20th Century Fox

$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (43%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (57%)
Forrest Gump (43%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (57%)

Forrest Gump

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide 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

Bohemian Rhapsody

20th Century Fox
Worldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionForrest GumpBohemian RhapsodyComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$678.2M$910.8MBohemian Rhapsody (+$232.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$24.5M$51.1MBohemian Rhapsody larger debut
Production Budget$55M$52MBohemian Rhapsody leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$253.9M+$373.4MBohemian Rhapsody (+$119.5M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple12.33x17.52xBohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 71%🍅 60%Forrest Gump holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount Pictures20th Century FoxStudio Distribution System