AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Forrest Gump vs. La La Land: 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 La La Land ($471.2M) by a margin of $207.0 Million.
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (59%)La La Land: $471.2M (41%)
Forrest Gump (59%)
La La Land (41%)
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
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
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 | Forrest Gump | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $678.2M | $471.2M | Forrest Gump (+$207.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.5M | $0.9M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $55M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$253.9M | +$175.6M | Forrest Gump (+$78.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.33x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |