AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
It: Chapter One vs. The Conjuring: 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 The Conjuring ($320.4M) by a margin of $383.8 Million.
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
The Conjuring
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$320.4M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$41.9M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple16.02x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
It: Chapter One: $704.2M (69%)The Conjuring: $320.4M (31%)
It: Chapter One (69%)
The Conjuring (31%)
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
The Conjuring
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$320.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.2M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$110.2M
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 Dimension | It: Chapter One | The Conjuring | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $704.2M | $320.4M | It: Chapter One (+$383.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $123.4M | $41.9M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $20M | The Conjuring leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$287.1M | +$110.2M | It: Chapter One (+$176.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 20.12x | 16.02x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 86% | 🍅 86% | It: Chapter One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |