AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Free Guy vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Free Guy ($331.5M) by a margin of $46.1 Million.
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Free Guy: $331.5M (47%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (53%)
Free Guy (47%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (53%)
Free Guy
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$331.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$165.8M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$10.8M
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Free Guy | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $331.5M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$46.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $28.4M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $90M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$10.8M | +$49.3M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$38.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.32x | 4.20x | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 85% | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |