AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Goodfellas vs. Forrest Gump: 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 Goodfellas ($47.1M) by a margin of $631.1 Million.
Goodfellas
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$47.1M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$6.4M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple1.88x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Goodfellas: $47.1M (6%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (94%)
Goodfellas (6%)
Forrest Gump (94%)
Goodfellas
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$47.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$23.6M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$31.4M
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
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 | Goodfellas | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $47.1M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$631.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.4M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $55M | Goodfellas leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.4M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$285.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 1.88x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 71% | Goodfellas holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |