AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Inglourious Basterds 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 Inglourious Basterds ($321.5M) by a margin of $149.8 Million.
Inglourious Basterds
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Universal
$321.5M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$38.1M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple4.59x Production Budget
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
Inglourious Basterds: $321.5M (41%)La La Land: $471.2M (59%)
Inglourious Basterds (41%)
La La Land (59%)
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
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 | Inglourious Basterds | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $321.5M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$149.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $38.1M | $0.9M | Inglourious Basterds larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$52.2M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$123.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.59x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Universal | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |