AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Inglourious Basterds 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 Inglourious Basterds ($321.5M) by a margin of $356.8 Million.
Inglourious Basterds
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Universal
$321.5M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$38.1M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple4.59x 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
Inglourious Basterds: $321.5M (32%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (68%)
Inglourious Basterds (32%)
Forrest Gump (68%)
Inglourious Basterds
The Weinstein Company / UniversalWorldwide Gross:$321.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.7M
Production Budget:-$70M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$39M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$52.2M
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 | Inglourious Basterds | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $321.5M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$356.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $38.1M | $24.5M | Inglourious Basterds larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $55M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$52.2M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$201.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.59x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 71% | Inglourious Basterds holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Universal | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |