AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Hereditary vs. The Nun: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Nun leads with a total worldwide gross of $365.6 Million, out-grossing Hereditary ($87.8M) by a margin of $277.7 Million.
Hereditary
Horror • A24
$87.8M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$13.6M
Production Budget$10M
Recoup Multiple8.78x Production Budget
The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Hereditary: $87.8M (19%)The Nun: $365.6M (81%)
Hereditary (19%)
The Nun (81%)
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
The Nun
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Nun delivered a 16.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Hereditary | The Nun | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.8M | $365.6M | The Nun (+$277.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.6M | $53.8M | The Nun larger debut |
| Production Budget | $10M | $22M | Hereditary leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$3.9M | +$130.8M | The Nun (+$126.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.78x | 16.62x | The Nun higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 25% | Hereditary holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |