AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Frozen II vs. Frozen: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Frozen ($1284.5M) by a margin of $169.1 Million.
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Frozen
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1284.5M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$67.4M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple8.56x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Frozen II: $1453.7M (53%)Frozen: $1284.5M (47%)
Frozen II (53%)
Frozen (47%)
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Frozen
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1284.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$642.3M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$409.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Frozen II | Frozen | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1453.7M | $1284.5M | Frozen II (+$169.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $130.3M | $67.4M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $150M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$494.3M | +$409.8M | Frozen II (+$84.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.69x | 8.56x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 90% | Frozen holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |