AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Jurassic World vs. Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Jurassic World leads with a total worldwide gross of $1671.5 Million, out-grossing Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($1334.4M) by a margin of $337.1 Million.

Jurassic World

Jurassic World

Sci-Fi • Universal Pictures

$1671.5M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$208.8M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple11.14x Production Budget
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios

$1334.4M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$220.0M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.67x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Jurassic World
Jurassic World: $1671.5M (56%)Star Wars: The Last Jedi: $1334.4M (44%)
Jurassic World (56%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (44%)

Jurassic World

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1671.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$835.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$603.3M

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1334.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$667.2M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$357.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Jurassic World delivered a 11.14x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionJurassic WorldStar Wars: The Last JediComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1671.5M$1334.4MJurassic World (+$337.1M higher)
Opening Weekend$208.8M$220.0MStar Wars: The Last Jedi larger debut
Production Budget$150M$200MJurassic World leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$83M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$603.3M+$357.2MJurassic World (+$246.1M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple11.14x6.67xJurassic World higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 71%🍅 91%Star Wars: The Last Jedi holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesLucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System