AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Gladiator vs. Gladiator II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Gladiator leads with a total worldwide gross of $465.4 Million, out-grossing Gladiator II ($462.0M) by a margin of $3.4 Million.
Gladiator
Action / Adventure / Drama • DreamWorks / Universal
$465.4M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$69.8M
Production Budget$103M
Recoup Multiple4.52x Production Budget
Gladiator II
Action / Adventure / Drama • Paramount Pictures
$462.0M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$55.5M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple1.85x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Gladiator: $465.4M (50%)Gladiator II: $462.0M (50%)
Gladiator (50%)
Gladiator II (50%)
Gladiator
DreamWorks / UniversalWorldwide Gross:$465.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$232.7M
Production Budget:-$103M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$57M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$73.0M
Gladiator II
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$462.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.0M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$156.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Gladiator delivered a 4.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Gladiator | Gladiator II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $465.4M | $462.0M | Gladiator (+$3.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $69.8M | $55.5M | Gladiator larger debut |
| Production Budget | $103M | $250M | Gladiator leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $57M | $138M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$73.0M | -$156.5M | Gladiator (+$229.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.52x | 1.85x | Gladiator higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 77% | Gladiator holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks / Universal | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |