AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

It: Chapter One vs. A Quiet Place: 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 A Quiet Place ($341.0M) by a margin of $363.3 Million.

It: Chapter One

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
A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

Horror • Paramount Pictures

$341.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$50.2M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple20.06x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: It: Chapter One
It: Chapter One: $704.2M (67%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (33%)
It: Chapter One (67%)
A Quiet Place (33%)

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

A Quiet Place

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$341.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$170.5M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$123.5M
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 DimensionIt: Chapter OneA Quiet PlaceComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$704.2M$341.0MIt: Chapter One (+$363.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$123.4M$50.2MIt: Chapter One larger debut
Production Budget$35M$17MA Quiet Place leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$287.1M+$123.5MIt: Chapter One (+$163.6M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple20.12x20.06xIt: Chapter One higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 86%🍅 96%A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorNew Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Paramount PicturesStudio Distribution System