AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Goodfellas vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing Goodfellas ($47.1M) by a margin of $424.1 Million.
Goodfellas
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$47.1M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$6.4M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple1.88x 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
Goodfellas: $47.1M (9%)La La Land: $471.2M (91%)
Goodfellas (9%)
La La Land (91%)
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
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: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Goodfellas | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $47.1M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$424.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.4M | $0.9M | Goodfellas larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $30M | Goodfellas leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.4M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$207.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 1.88x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 91% | Goodfellas holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |