AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Hereditary vs. It: Chapter One: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, It: Chapter One leads with a total worldwide gross of $704.2 Million, out-grossing Hereditary ($87.8M) by a margin of $616.4 Million.
Hereditary
Horror • A24
$87.8M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$13.6M
Production Budget$10M
Recoup Multiple8.78x Production Budget
It: Chapter One
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Hereditary: $87.8M (11%)It: Chapter One: $704.2M (89%)
Hereditary (11%)
It: Chapter One (89%)
Hereditary
A24Worldwide Gross:$87.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.9M
Production Budget:-$10M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$3.9M
It: Chapter One
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: It: Chapter One delivered a 20.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Hereditary | It: Chapter One | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.8M | $704.2M | It: Chapter One (+$616.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.6M | $123.4M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $10M | $35M | Hereditary leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$3.9M | +$287.1M | It: Chapter One (+$283.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.78x | 20.12x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 86% | Hereditary holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |