AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Incredibles 2 vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Incredibles 2 ($1243.2M) by a margin of $118.8 Million.

Incredibles 2

Incredibles 2

Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios

$1243.2M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$182.7M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.22x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures

$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Incredibles 2: $1243.2M (48%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (52%)
Incredibles 2 (48%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (52%)

Incredibles 2

Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1243.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$621.6M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$311.6M

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Illumination / Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionIncredibles 2The Super Mario Bros. MovieComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1243.2M$1362.0MThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$118.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$182.7M$146.4MIncredibles 2 larger debut
Production Budget$200M$100MThe Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$110M$55MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$311.6M+$526.0MThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$214.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.22x13.62xThe Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 93%🍅 59%Incredibles 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorPixar / Walt Disney StudiosIllumination / Universal PicturesStudio Distribution System