AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom vs. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Star Wars: The Force Awakens leads with a total worldwide gross of $2068.2 Million, out-grossing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ($1310.5M) by a margin of $757.8 Million.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Sci-Fi • Universal Pictures

$1310.5M Worldwide🍅 47%
Weekend Gross$148.0M
Production Budget$170M
Recoup Multiple7.71x Production Budget
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios

$2068.2M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$248.0M
Production Budget$245M
Recoup Multiple8.44x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: $1310.5M (39%)Star Wars: The Force Awakens: $2068.2M (61%)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (39%)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (61%)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1310.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$655.2M
Production Budget:-$170M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$94M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$391.7M

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$2068.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1034.1M
Production Budget:-$245M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$135M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$654.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Star Wars: The Force Awakens delivered a 8.44x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionJurassic World: Fallen KingdomStar Wars: The Force AwakensComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1310.5M$2068.2MStar Wars: The Force Awakens (+$757.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$148.0M$248.0MStar Wars: The Force Awakens larger debut
Production Budget$170M$245MJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$94M$135MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$391.7M+$654.4MStar Wars: The Force Awakens (+$262.6M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple7.71x8.44xStar Wars: The Force Awakens higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 47%🍅 93%Star Wars: The Force Awakens holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesLucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System